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Area of Science:

  • Surgical Innovation
  • Gastrointestinal Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Procedures

Background:

  • The comparative effectiveness of videolaparoscopic (VL) versus open surgery for acute and complicated appendicitis remains unclear.
  • Appendicitis is a common surgical emergency requiring timely intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the suitability of videolaparoscopic (VL) technique compared to open surgery for appendicitis treatment.
  • To evaluate key outcomes including operative time, hospital stay, complications, and costs.

Main Methods:

  • A comparative study involving 124 patients with appendicitis, divided equally into VL and open surgery groups (62 patients each).
  • Analysis of demographic data, operative details, postoperative recovery, complication rates, and financial costs.
  • Statistical comparison of outcomes between the VL and open surgery cohorts.

Main Results:

  • The VL group experienced significantly shorter hospitalisation times (4.77 vs. 6.39 days) and lower complication rates (0% vs. 4.81%) compared to the open surgery group.
  • Videolaparoscopic appendectomy was associated with lower average costs (€6818 vs. €8070).
  • Operative time and conversion rates (1.6%) were comparable, with VL patients being predominantly female and older on average.

Conclusions:

  • Videolaparoscopic appendectomy demonstrates significant advantages, including reduced morbidity, shorter recovery, and cost-effectiveness.
  • VL appendectomy should be considered the primary surgical option for acute, uncomplicated appendicitis.