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Incidental appendectomy during endoscopic surgery.

Jonathan Y Song1, Edgardo Yordan, Carlos Rotman

  • 1Oak Brook Institute of Endoscopy, Rush Medical College, St. Charles, Illinois, USA.

JSLS : Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons
|October 2, 2009
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Summary
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Laparoscopic incidental appendectomy is a safe and quick procedure. Routine performance in female patients is supported due to diagnostic challenges with pelvic pain, with a low complication rate.

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Area of Science:

  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Gastrointestinal Surgery
  • Gynecologic Surgery

Background:

  • Controversy persists regarding open versus laparoscopic appendectomy techniques.
  • The utility of incidental appendectomy remains debated.
  • Laparoscopic appendectomy has been performed for over 25 years.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the experience with laparoscopic incidental appendectomy.
  • To address the ongoing debate on open vs. laparoscopic approaches.
  • To determine the warranted use of incidental appendectomy.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of 772 laparoscopic appendectomies.
  • Statistical evaluation of surgical outcomes.
  • Logistic regression to identify associated pathologies.

Main Results:

  • Mean operating time for incidental appendectomy was 12.3 minutes.
  • Complication rate was 0.13%.
  • Endometriosis, endometrioma, and adhesions were associated with reduced likelihood of appendicitis.

Conclusions:

  • Laparoscopic incidental appendectomy is safe and efficient.
  • Routine incidental appendectomy is recommended for female patients due to diagnostic complexities of pelvic pain.
  • Lower anesthesia costs were observed for incidental appendectomies.