[Laparoscopy for the diagnostic and treatment of the acute appendicitis].

Results of diagnostics and treatment of patients with acute appendicitis, operated on laparoscopically during 2007-2009, were analyzed. Indications and contraindications for the use of laparoscopic method, as well as indications to conversion to traditional open access, were defined. Operative technique for different forms of appendicitis and clinical situations was described. Postoperative complications were analyzed with the use of clinical cases. Ways of decreasing its rate were suggested.