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Laparoscopic versus open appendectomy.

A M Merhoff1, G C Merhoff, M E Franklin

  • 1Texas Lutheran University (AMM), Seguin, TX, USA.

American Journal of Surgery
|August 10, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Laparoscopic appendectomy is more costly than open surgery, with similar recovery times. However, it leads to fewer wound complications, making it a trade-off between cost and specific outcomes for appendicitis treatment.

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Area of Science:

  • Surgical innovation
  • Minimally invasive surgery
  • Gastrointestinal surgery

Background:

  • Laparoscopic appendectomy is a common procedure.
  • Economic benefits were presumed similar to laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
  • This study evaluated the economic premise of laparoscopic appendectomy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the economic impact of laparoscopic versus open appendectomy.
  • To analyze differences in hospital stay, return to work, and complication rates.
  • To determine if laparoscopic appendectomy offers economic advantages.

Main Methods:

  • Consecutive patients with appendicitis were divided into open and laparoscopic appendectomy groups.
  • Hospital expenses were compared using a standardized billing formula.
  • Length of hospital stay, time to return to work, and complication rates were analyzed.

Main Results:

  • Laparoscopic appendectomy had longer operating room times (median 80 min vs. 50 min).
  • Hospital stay (median 1 day) and return to work (median 10 days) were similar for both groups.
  • Laparoscopic appendectomy resulted in lower wound complication rates (0% vs. 16.7%) but had one intra-abdominal abscess; median cost was higher ($2,915 vs. $1,747).

Conclusions:

  • Laparoscopic appendectomy is more expensive than open appendectomy.
  • It does not reduce hospital length of stay or alter return-to-work timelines.
  • Laparoscopic appendectomy offers a benefit of reduced wound complications.

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