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N Katkhouda1, M H Friedlander, S W Grant

  • 1Division of Emergency Non-Trauma Surgery and Minimally Invasive Surgery Program, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California 90033, USA.

American Journal of Surgery
|February 22, 2001
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Laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) for perforated appendicitis resulted in fewer intra-abdominal abscesses (IA) when performed by a specialized laparoscopic team. This suggests LA is safe for complicated appendicitis with proper technique.

Area of Science:

  • Surgical innovation
  • Minimally invasive surgery
  • Appendicitis management

Background:

  • Intra-abdominal abscess (IA) rates may increase after laparoscopic appendectomy (LA), particularly for perforated appendicitis.
  • Open surgery has been recommended due to concerns about higher IA rates.
  • This study compares IA rates between general surgical and laparoscopic services for LA.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare intra-abdominal abscess (IA) rates following laparoscopic appendectomy (LA).
  • To evaluate LA outcomes performed by a dedicated laparoscopic surgery service versus a general surgical service.
  • To determine if LA is a safe option for perforated appendicitis.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 645 laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) cases at LAC-USC Medical Center (March 1992-June 1997).

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  • Comparison of postoperative intra-abdominal abscess (IA) rates between general surgical services and a newly introduced laparoscopic service.
  • Analysis stratified by appendicitis severity: acute, gangrenous, and perforated.

    • Main Results:

    • The overall IA rate was 2.4% (10/413) for the general surgical services and 0.4% (1/232) for the laparoscopic service.
    • The IA rate for perforated appendicitis was significantly lower in the laparoscopic group (P=0.025).
    • No significant difference in IA rates for acute or gangrenous appendicitis; no mortality in either group.

    Conclusions:

    • Laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) for perforated appendicitis demonstrated a significantly reduced intra-abdominal abscess (IA) rate when performed by the specialized laparoscopic service.
    • Improved outcomes are attributed to mastering the learning curve and employing specific surgical techniques.
    • Laparoscopic appendectomy is a viable and potentially safer option for complicated appendicitis, including perforated cases.