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[Laparoscopic appendicectomy: an 8-year clinical experience].

G Citone1, S Perri, V Pugno

  • 1Cattedra e Scuola di Specializzazione in Chirurgia Generale, Università degli Studi, L Aquila. gcitone@sscaq1.cc.univaq.it

Minerva Chirurgica
|April 3, 2001
PubMed
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Laparoscopic appendectomy offers a safe and effective alternative to open surgery, resulting in reduced pain, shorter hospital stays, and faster recovery for patients undergoing appendix removal.

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Area of Science:

  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Gastrointestinal Surgery
  • Surgical Outcomes

Context:

  • Open appendectomy has been the standard for over a century.
  • Laparoscopic appendectomy, first described in 1983, is increasingly recognized for its benefits.
  • Concerns exist regarding the utility of laparoscopic surgery compared to traditional open procedures.

Purpose:

  • To retrospectively analyze laparoscopic appendectomies performed over an 8-year period.
  • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of laparoscopic appendectomy.
  • To compare outcomes of laparoscopic appendectomy with open surgery.

Summary:

  • A retrospective analysis of 129 laparoscopic appendectomies was conducted.
  • The procedure demonstrated a low conversion rate (0.7%) with no in-hospital morbidity or mortality.

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  • Histological findings included focal, suppurative, gangrenous, and chronic appendicitis.

    • Impact:

    • Laparoscopic appendectomy leads to reduced postoperative pain and shorter hospital stays.
    • Patients experience a faster return to normal social activities.
    • The study recommends wider and routine use of laparoscopic appendectomy for appendix removal.