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Prospective randomized multicentre study of laparoscopic versus open appendicectomy.

A Hellberg1, C Rudberg, E Kullman

  • 1Department of Surgery, Central Hospital, Västerås, Sweden.

The British Journal of Surgery
|February 23, 1999
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Laparoscopic appendicectomy offers faster recovery than open surgery for acute appendicitis. Both methods are equally safe, with no significant differences in hospital stay or complications.

Area of Science:

  • Surgical Procedures
  • Gastrointestinal Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery

Background:

  • Acute appendicitis is a common surgical emergency.
  • Traditional open appendicectomy has been the standard treatment.
  • Laparoscopic appendicectomy has emerged as an alternative approach.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the outcomes of laparoscopic versus open appendicectomy.
  • To evaluate patient recovery, pain, and functional status.
  • To assess safety and complication rates between the two surgical methods.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective randomized multicentre study.
  • 500 patients with suspected acute appendicitis included (244 laparoscopic, 256 open).
  • Outcomes assessed included recovery time, sick leave, pain, functional index, operating time, hospital stay, and complications.

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Main Results:

  • Laparoscopic appendicectomy group showed quicker recovery (13 vs. 21 days, P < 0.001).
  • Less postoperative pain and better functional index at 1 week for laparoscopic group (P < 0.001).
  • Operating time was longer for laparoscopic surgery (60 vs. 35 min, P < 0.01); no difference in sick leave, hospital stay, or complications. 12% of laparoscopic cases were converted to open.

Conclusions:

  • Laparoscopic appendicectomy is a safe alternative to open appendicectomy.
  • Laparoscopic approach offers a significant advantage in patient recovery speed.
  • The study supports laparoscopic appendicectomy for suspected acute appendicitis due to faster recovery.