Use of failure modes, effects, and criticality analysis to compare the vulnerabilities of laparoscopic versus open appendectomy

PurposeTo measure the feasibility of using FMECA applied to the surgery and then compare the vulnerabilities of laparoscopic versus open appendectomy by using FMECA.MethodsThe FMECA study was performed on each single selected phase of appendectomy and on complication-related data during the period J