The document compares laparoscopic appendectomy and open appendectomy for treating pediatric appendicitis. 260 patients were randomly assigned to either laparoscopic or open appendectomy. Results showed laparoscopic appendectomy had shorter incision lengths, less blood loss, shorter operation time, earlier time to leave bed and eat, and lower incidence of complications like infection. The conclusion is that laparoscopic appendectomy results in less trauma and faster recovery than open appendectomy for pediatric appendicitis patients.