The Intraperitoneal Use of Antibiotics After Laparoscopic Appendectomy in Children

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• Intraperitoneal cephazolin administration may reduce post-operative intra-abdominal abscess formation in pediatric laparoscopic appendectomy.
• Local antibiotic delivery targets the surgical site directly, potentially improving prophylaxis beyond systemic administration alone.
• This approach represents a novel adjunct to standard perioperative antibiotic protocols in pediatric appendicitis management.

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