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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Surgical Outcomes
  • Appendicitis Treatment

Background:

  • Laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) is increasingly used for childhood appendicitis.
  • Resident-led surgical management in university hospitals requires outcome evaluation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the outcomes of childhood appendicitis treated primarily by surgical residents using laparoscopic appendectomy (LA).
  • To assess the impact of increasing LA rates on patient outcomes and resident performance.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 390 children (age <16) undergoing appendectomy between 2006-2011.
  • Outcomes assessed included readmission, reoperation, and length of hospital stay (>5 days).
  • Analysis focused on resident-performed surgeries and the increasing adoption of LA.

Main Results:

  • Laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) was performed in 63.1% of cases, increasing from 45% to 88% over five years.
  • Resident surgeons performed 92% of appendectomies with a 0.0% mortality rate.
  • Non-satisfactory outcomes occurred in 14.4% of patients; open surgery and complicated appendicitis were associated with higher complication risks.

Conclusions:

  • Increased use of laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) did not negatively impact patient outcomes.
  • Surgical residents demonstrated a high level of proficiency in managing childhood appendicitis.
  • Readmissions due to pain highlight the need for improved post-operative pain management strategies.