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Michael J Zinaman1, Amber Russell, Radha Sukhani

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Anesthesiology, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL 60153, USA.

The Journal of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
|January 24, 2004
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Ambulatory laparoscopic appendectomy is feasible with a multimodal protocol. This approach allows patients to be discharged on the same day, similar to gynecologic laparoscopy, improving outpatient surgical care.

Area of Science:

  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Ambulatory Surgery
  • Gastrointestinal Surgery

Background:

  • Laparoscopic appendectomy is a common surgical procedure.
  • Outpatient surgery offers potential benefits in cost and patient convenience.
  • The feasibility of outpatient laparoscopic appendectomy requires careful protocol development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the ability to perform laparoscopic appendectomy on an outpatient basis.
  • To assess the safety and efficacy of ambulatory appendectomy.
  • To determine optimal protocols for same-day discharge after laparoscopic appendectomy.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective study conducted in a university ambulatory surgery center.
  • Involved 42 consecutive patients undergoing laparoscopic appendectomy.

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  • A multimodal protocol was implemented to manage patient recovery and discharge.

    • Main Results:

    • Initial cases showed a hospitalization rate of 60% (3/5 patients).
    • After implementing a new multimodal protocol, only 1 of 37 patients required hospitalization (2.7%).
    • Discharge times were comparable to those for patients undergoing gynecologic laparoscopy without appendectomy.

    Conclusions:

    • Laparoscopic appendectomy can be safely performed in an ambulatory setting.
    • Careful attention to surgical and anesthetic protocols is crucial for successful outpatient appendectomy.
    • Ambulatory laparoscopic appendectomy does not significantly delay discharge when integrated with other procedures like gynecologic laparoscopy.