This study examines how the specialization of surgeons—general vs. pediatric—affects outcomes for children undergoing appendectomies.
A review of 9 studies showed that pediatric surgery teams had fewer cases of unnecessary appendix removals but children spent more time in the hospital compared to those treated by general surgeons.
The findings suggest pediatric surgeons provide better precision in surgeries, but the results may not be entirely applicable due to the varied quality of the studies analyzed.