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Perforated appendicitis: is laparoscopy safe?

Michael V Tirabassi1, David B Tashjian, Kevin P Moriarty

  • 1Baystate Medical Center Children's Hospital, Division of Pediatric Surgery, Tufts University School of Medicine, Springfield, Massachusetts, USA.

JSLS : Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons
|May 4, 2004
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Laparoscopic appendectomy is a safe and effective alternative for children with perforated appendicitis, offering a shorter hospital stay compared to open surgery.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery

Background:

  • Perforated appendicitis is a common surgical emergency in children.
  • Traditional open appendectomy has been the standard treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of laparoscopic surgery for perforated appendicitis in pediatric patients.
  • To compare laparoscopic versus open appendectomy outcomes in children.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of pediatric patients (<18 years) undergoing surgery for perforated appendicitis.
  • Data collected from September 1997 to December 1999.
  • Comparison of outcomes between laparoscopic and open appendectomy groups.

Main Results:

  • Eleven laparoscopic appendectomies and 54 open appendectomies were performed.

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  • Four laparoscopic procedures were converted to open surgery.
  • Mean operative times were similar (79 min laparoscopic vs. 87 min open).
  • Mean hospital stay was shorter for laparoscopy (5.4 days) versus open (7.6 days), though not statistically significant.

    • Conclusions:

    • Laparoscopic appendectomy is a safe and effective treatment for perforated appendicitis in children.
    • Laparoscopy offers a potential benefit of reduced hospital stay.
    • The study supports the use of laparoscopy in managing pediatric perforated appendicitis.