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Laparoscopic appendectomy for perforated appendicitis: a comparison with open appendectomy.

A Yagmurlu1, A Vernon, D C Barnhart

  • 1Department of Pediatric Surgery, Ankara University School of Medicine, Dikimevi, Ankara, 06100, Turkey. eayagmur@medicine.ankara.edu.tr

Surgical Endoscopy
|June 1, 2006
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Laparoscopic appendectomy in children with perforated appendicitis significantly reduced wound infections. Patients also experienced earlier oral intake and shorter hospital stays compared to open surgery.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Gastrointestinal Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery

Background:

  • Laparoscopic appendectomy for perforated appendicitis is debated.
  • Outcomes for pediatric perforated appendicitis require further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Compare laparoscopic versus open appendectomy in children with perforated appendicitis.
  • Evaluate operative time, hospital stay, oral intake, and complication rates.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 111 children with perforated appendicitis over 36 months.
  • Comparison of outcomes between laparoscopic (n=59) and open appendectomy (n=52) groups.
  • Primary outcomes included operative time, length of hospital stay, time to oral intake, wound infection, intraabdominal abscess, and bowel obstruction.

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Main Results:

  • Wound infection rates were significantly lower in the laparoscopic group (6.8%) compared to the open group (23%).
  • Laparoscopic appendectomy patients tolerated oral feedings and were discharged approximately 24 hours earlier.
  • No significant differences were observed in operative time, intraabdominal abscess formation, or bowel obstruction rates between the groups.

Conclusions:

  • Laparoscopic appendectomy is associated with a reduced wound infection rate in children with perforated appendicitis.
  • Laparoscopic approach leads to faster recovery, including earlier oral intake and hospital discharge.
  • Laparoscopic appendectomy offers a safe and effective alternative for perforated appendicitis in pediatric patients.