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Comparative study of laparoscopic versus open appendicectomy.

Manit K Gundavda1, Ajay H Bhandarwar

  • 1Department of Surgery, Sir J.J. Group of Hospitals, Mumbai, Maharastra, India.

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Laparoscopic appendicectomy (LA) results in less postoperative pain, reduced analgesic use, shorter hospital stays, and faster recovery compared to open appendicectomy (OA). LA offers a promising alternative for appendicitis treatment.

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Area of Science:

  • Surgical Innovation
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Gastrointestinal Surgery

Background:

  • The appendix, a caecal remnant, is frequently implicated in surgical practice.
  • Appendicitis remains a common cause of acute abdominal conditions requiring urgent surgical intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare laparoscopic appendicectomy (LA) with open appendicectomy (OA).
  • To evaluate postoperative quality of life, pain, analgesic use, hospital stay, and recovery time.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional, hospital-based study conducted over two months.
  • Patients diagnosed with appendicitis at Sir J.J. Group of Hospitals and St. George Hospital, Mumbai, were enrolled.
  • Data collected included demographics, clinical features, investigations, surgical technique, diet reintroduction, postoperative pain, analgesia, hospital stay, and time to full recovery.

Main Results:

  • Laparoscopic procedures demonstrated significantly less postoperative pain than open procedures.
  • Analgesic requirements were lower for LA (mean 4 doses) compared to OA (mean 5.9 doses).
  • Hospital stay was shorter for LA (2.23 days) versus OA (3.4 days), with earlier full recovery for LA (6.53 days) than OA (8.7 days).

Conclusions:

  • Laparoscopic appendicectomy shows significant advantages over open appendicectomy.
  • LA offers reduced postoperative pain, shorter hospital stays, and quicker recovery.
  • LA is a promising method for effective appendicitis management in both emergency and elective settings.