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Laparoscopic appendectomy for acute appendicitis: Is this a feasible option for developing countries?

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  • 1Department of Surgery, Aga Khan University & Hospital, Stadium Road, Karachi - 74800, Pakistan.

Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology : Official Journal of the Saudi Gastroenterology Association
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Laparoscopic appendectomy is feasible in developing countries, showing similar outcomes but higher costs and longer surgery times compared to open procedures. Further training can reduce costs and improve efficiency.

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Area of Science:

  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Surgical Outcomes
  • Healthcare in Developing Countries

Background:

  • The established role of laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) remains unclear in medical literature.
  • This study assessed the feasibility of LA in a developing country's university hospital setting.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the feasibility and outcomes of laparoscopic appendectomy.
  • To compare LA with open appendectomy (OA) in a developing country context.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective analysis of patients undergoing LA from 2002 to 2006.
  • Systematic sampling selected OA controls for comparison.
  • Key metrics included surgical duration, analgesia needs, hospital stay, complications, and cost.

Main Results:

  • Laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) showed comparable postoperative outcomes and reduced narcotic analgesia requirements versus open appendectomy (OA).
  • LA procedures were significantly longer (82 vs. 70 minutes) and more costly (PKR 47121 vs. 39318).
  • Hospital stay and complication rates were similar between LA and OA groups.

Conclusions:

  • Laparoscopic appendectomy is a feasible surgical option in developing nations.
  • While outcomes are similar, LA incurs higher costs and longer operative times.
  • Developing expertise and standardized protocols can mitigate these economic and time-related disadvantages.