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Area of Science:

  • Surgical Innovation
  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Evidence-Based Medicine

Background:

  • Acute appendicitis is a common surgical emergency.
  • Surgical approach selection in older patients (defined as >60 years) requires careful consideration due to increased risks.
  • Laparoscopic appendectomy offers potential advantages over traditional open surgery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the outcomes of laparoscopic versus open appendectomy in older patients.
  • To guide surgical approach decisions for appendicitis in the elderly population.

Main Methods:

  • A meta-analysis of published comparative studies.
  • Inclusion criteria: studies comparing laparoscopic and open appendectomy in patients >60 years with acute appendicitis.
  • Outcomes assessed: mortality, morbidity, operative time, hospital stay, wound infection, and intra-abdominal collection.

Main Results:

  • Analysis of 6 studies involving 15,852 appendectomies (4398 laparoscopic, 11454 open).
  • Laparoscopic appendectomy showed significant reductions in postoperative mortality (OR 0.24) and overall morbidity (OR 0.61).
  • Shorter hospital stays (WMD -0.51 days) were observed with laparoscopic approach; no significant differences in operative time or infection rates.

Conclusions:

  • Laparoscopic appendectomy is associated with improved postoperative mortality and morbidity in older patients.
  • Further randomized controlled trials are needed to establish causality.
  • Health economic analyses are recommended to evaluate the long-term benefits of reduced hospital stay.