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Laparoscopic appendectomy significantly reduces postoperative pain and wound infection rates compared to open appendectomy. This minimally invasive approach also leads to a shorter hospital stay for patients with acute appendicitis.

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Area of Science:

  • Surgical Innovation
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Gastrointestinal Surgery

Background:

  • Appendicitis remains a common surgical emergency requiring timely intervention.
  • Traditional open appendectomy carries risks of postoperative pain, infection, and prolonged hospitalization.
  • Laparoscopic appendectomy offers a potential alternative with improved patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the efficacy of open versus laparoscopic appendectomy.
  • To evaluate differences in postoperative pain, wound infection rates, and hospital stay.
  • To determine the safety and effectiveness of laparoscopic appendectomy.

Main Methods:

  • A quasi-experimental study involving 60 patients diagnosed with acute appendicitis.
  • Patients were randomly assigned to either open appendectomy (Group A) or laparoscopic appendectomy (Group B).
  • Outcomes measured included postoperative pain (Visual Analogue Scale), wound infection, and length of hospital stay.

Main Results:

  • Laparoscopic appendectomy (Group B) demonstrated significantly lower postoperative pain scores on days 0, 1, and 2 compared to open appendectomy (Group A).
  • Hospital stay was markedly reduced in the laparoscopic group (1.5 days) versus the open group (4.1 days).
  • No wound infections were observed in the laparoscopic group, while 26.67% of patients in the open group developed wound infections.

Conclusions:

  • Laparoscopic appendectomy is a safe and effective surgical option for acute appendicitis.
  • This minimally invasive technique significantly lowers postoperative pain and reduces the incidence of wound infections.
  • Laparoscopic appendectomy leads to shorter hospitalizations, improving patient recovery.