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Open appendectomy (OA) offers shorter operative times and lower costs, while laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) provides faster recovery and better wound healing. Both methods are safe for acute appendicitis, but LA may increase abscess risk in advanced cases.

Area of Science:

  • Surgical Procedures
  • Gastrointestinal Surgery
  • Comparative Effectiveness Research

Background:

  • Appendicitis remains a common surgical emergency.
  • Choosing between open appendectomy (OA) and laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) is a key clinical decision.
  • Evidence synthesis is crucial for optimizing patient outcomes and resource utilization.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the efficacy and safety of open versus laparoscopic appendectomy in routine clinical practice.
  • To evaluate operative time, recovery, wound healing, and complication rates.
  • To identify patient subgroups that may benefit from a specific surgical approach.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of randomized controlled trials.
  • Evaluation of meta-analyses from multiple studies.

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  • Review of nonrandomized, multicentric studies on appendicitis treatment.

    • Main Results:

    • Open appendectomy (OA) demonstrated shorter operative times and reduced hospital costs.
    • Laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) showed decreased rates of septic wound complications and faster patient recovery.
    • Both techniques offer comparable safety and outcomes for acute appendicitis.
    • LA provided diagnostic advantages in specific patient groups (e.g., young women, overweight individuals).
    • LA was associated with a higher incidence of postoperative intra-abdominal abscesses in perforating appendicitis.

    Conclusions:

    • Open and laparoscopic appendectomy are both safe and effective for acute appendicitis.
    • Laparoscopic appendectomy is advantageous for diagnosis in select patients but carries an increased risk of abscess in perforating appendicitis.
    • A laparoscopic approach is not yet standard for advanced or perforating appendicitis due to higher abscess rates.