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Interval laparoscopic appendectomy in children.

Anthony Owen1, Olivia Moore, Sean Marven

  • 1Paediatric Surgical Unit, Sheffield Children's Hospital, Western Bank, Sheffield, United Kingdom. Anthony.Owen@sch.nhs.uk

Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques. Part A
|June 27, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Conservative management of complicated appendicitis in children is effective. Interval laparoscopic appendectomy is a safe and minimally invasive follow-up procedure with excellent outcomes and low complication rates.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Gastrointestinal Surgery

Background:

  • Conservative management of complicated appendicitis in children, including appendiceal mass or abscess, is increasingly common.
  • Interval appendectomy is often advocated after initial non-operative treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the safety and outcomes of interval laparoscopic appendectomy in children previously treated for appendiceal mass or abscess.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective analysis of 36 children who underwent interval laparoscopic appendectomy between 2000 and 2004.
  • Data collected included demographics, treatment duration, operative details, and complications.

Main Results:

  • 35 children underwent interval laparoscopic appendectomy with a median interval of 93 days post-conservative treatment.

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  • Median operative time was 55 minutes, with a median hospital stay of 1 day for the appendectomy.
  • No complications were reported following interval laparoscopic appendectomy.

    • Conclusions:

    • Interval laparoscopic appendectomy is a safe procedure in children following conservative management of appendiceal mass or abscess.
    • It offers benefits of short hospital stay, minimal morbidity, and eliminates risk of recurrent appendicitis.
    • Potential for day-case procedures in selected patients is suggested for the future.