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Value of laparoscopic appendectomy in perforated appendicitis.
Yasuyuki Fukami1, Hiroshi Hasegawa, Eiji Sakamoto
1Department of Surgery, Nagoya Daini Red Cross Hospital, Nagoya, 466-8650, Japan. y149004@siz.saiseikai.or.jp
Laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) is a safe and effective procedure for perforated appendicitis, offering significant clinical advantages over open appendectomy (OA). Patients undergoing LA experienced less pain, faster recovery, and fewer wound infections.
Area of Science:
- Surgical Innovation
- Gastrointestinal Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Procedures
Background:
- Perforated appendicitis presents significant surgical challenges.
- Evaluating advanced surgical techniques is crucial for improving patient outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the efficacy and clinical benefits of laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) compared to open appendectomy (OA) in patients with perforated appendicitis.
Main Methods:
- A comparative study of 73 patients with perforated appendicitis.
- 39 patients underwent open appendectomy (OA) and 34 underwent laparoscopic appendectomy (LA).
- Data collected included operating time, analgesic use, recovery, hospital stay, and infection rates.
Main Results:
- Laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) showed no conversions to open appendectomy (OA).
- LA resulted in significantly reduced analgesic requirements, earlier oral intake resumption (2.6 vs. 5.1 days), and shorter hospital stays (11.7 vs. 25.8 days).
- Wound infection rates were substantially lower with LA (8.8%) compared to OA (43.6%).
Conclusions:
- Laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) is a safe and viable alternative for treating perforated appendicitis.
- LA offers considerable clinical advantages, including faster recovery and reduced complications, over conventional open surgery.
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