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¹Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510630, China.

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Laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) offers reduced postoperative pain, complications, and faster recovery compared to open appendectomy (OA). This meta-analysis supports LA as a safe and effective procedure for acute appendicitis.

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Area of Science:

Surgical Innovation
Minimally Invasive Surgery

Background:

Laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) is a minimally invasive alternative to open appendectomy (OA) for acute appendicitis.
Despite its advantages, the widespread adoption of LA remains a subject of debate in surgical practice.

Purpose of the Study:

To conduct a meta-analysis evaluating the efficiency and safety of laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) compared to open appendectomy (OA).
To synthesize evidence from randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to inform clinical decision-making regarding appendectomy techniques.

Main Methods:

A systematic literature search identified RCTs comparing LA and OA published between January 1992 and February 2010.
Data on operative time, cost, complications, pain, recovery, and return to activity were extracted and analyzed using meta-analysis techniques.

Main Results:

The meta-analysis included 25 RCTs with 4,694 patients, finding no significant demographic differences between LA and OA groups.
Laparoscopic appendectomy demonstrated significantly fewer postoperative complications, less pain, earlier diet resumption, shorter hospital stays, and quicker return to work and normal activity.
However, LA was associated with a longer operative time, while hospital costs were comparable between the two procedures.

Conclusions:

Laparoscopic appendectomy is associated with improved patient outcomes, including reduced pain and complications, and faster recovery compared to open appendectomy.
Despite a longer operative duration, the benefits of LA make it a recommendable and safe surgical option for acute appendicitis.