Endoscopic therapy effectively diagnoses and treats acute appendicitis.

Direct visualization endoscopic retrograde appendicitis therapy effectively diagnosed acute uncomplicated appendicitis in 35 of 36 patients (97.2%). The mean procedure time was 13.1 minutes, with a low complication rate. One patient required a laparoscopic appendectomy after experiencing recurrent abdominal pain. The average length of hospital stay was 1.78 days, with a follow-up period of approximately 158 days. These results suggest that this technique is promising for managing appendicitis with minimal risks.