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Laparoscopic versus open appendectomy for perforated appendicitis.

Heng-Fu Lin1, Jiann-Ming Wu, Li-Ming Tseng

  • 1Department of Surgery, Far-Eastern Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China.

Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery : Official Journal of the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract
|June 14, 2006
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Laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) is a safe and effective treatment for perforated appendicitis, showing reduced infection rates and shorter hospital stays compared to open appendectomy (OA). This minimally invasive approach offers significant patient benefits.

Area of Science:

  • Surgery
  • Gastroenterology
  • Minimally Invasive Procedures

Background:

  • Perforated appendicitis presents significant surgical challenges.
  • The choice between laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) and open appendectomy (OA) for perforated cases is debated.
  • Optimizing patient outcomes in perforated appendicitis requires careful consideration of surgical techniques.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the outcomes of laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) versus open appendectomy (OA) in patients with perforated appendicitis.
  • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of LA in managing perforated appendicitis.
  • To identify differences in postoperative complications and recovery between LA and OA.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective study involving 229 patients with perforated appendicitis treated between January 2001 and December 2003.

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  • Comparison of outcomes between patients who underwent LA (n=99) and OA (n=130).
  • Data collected included operation time, return of oral intake, antibiotic duration, wound infection rates, overall infectious complications, and hospital stay.

    • Main Results:

    • Laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) had a longer operative time (96.1 min) than open appendectomy (OA) (67.8 min).
    • Patients undergoing LA experienced faster return of oral intake (3.2 days vs. 5.0 days), shorter antibiotic duration (4.4 days vs. 6.3 days), and reduced hospital stay (6.3 days vs. 9.3 days).
    • LA demonstrated significantly lower postoperative wound infection rates (15.2% vs. 30.7%) and overall infectious complication rates (19% vs. 37%) compared to OA.

    Conclusions:

    • Laparoscopic appendectomy is a safe and effective surgical option for perforated appendicitis.
    • LA is associated with improved patient recovery, including faster oral intake, shorter antibiotic use, and reduced hospital stay.
    • The lower infectious complication rates suggest LA offers advantages over OA in managing perforated appendicitis.