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[Laparoscopic or open appendectomy?].

Kristóf Dede1, Tamás Mersich, Attila Zaránd

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Area of Science:

  • Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Gastrointestinal Surgery

Background:

  • Laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) is an early minimally invasive procedure, but its benefits and indications remain debated.
  • Acute appendicitis is a common surgical emergency requiring timely intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the outcomes of laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) versus open appendectomy (OA) for acute appendicitis.
  • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of LA in a large patient cohort.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective analysis of 273 patients diagnosed with acute appendicitis between 2005 and 2007.
  • Patients underwent either laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) or open appendectomy (OA).
  • Data collected included conversion rates, wound infection, reoperation, readmission, and hospital stay.

Main Results:

  • The wound infection rate was significantly lower in the LA group (8%) compared to the OA group (18%) (p=0.022).
  • Hospital stay was significantly shorter for patients undergoing LA (p=0.031).
  • Conversion rate was 27%, primarily due to disease progression (70%). No significant differences in reoperation or readmission rates were observed.

Conclusions:

  • Laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) demonstrates significant advantages over open appendectomy (OA) for treating acute appendicitis.
  • LA is associated with reduced wound infections and shorter hospitalizations.
  • LA is recommended as the primary surgical approach for acute appendicitis.