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  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Outcomes
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • Acute appendicitis is a common surgical diagnosis in the U.S.
  • Current appendectomy trends, patient/hospital factors, and complication predictors are not well-defined.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze trends in adult appendectomy outcomes.
  • Identify patient and hospital characteristics associated with complications and laparoscopic approach utilization.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of the U.S. Nationwide Inpatient Sample (2003-2011).
  • Included appendectomies in patients aged 18 and older.
  • Utilized multivariable logistic regression to identify complication predictors.

Main Results:

  • Complications increased from 3.2% to 3.8%, while mortality and length of stay decreased.
  • Laparoscopic appendectomy rose significantly (41.7% to 80.1%).
  • Independent predictors for complications included open surgery, male sex, Black race, perforated appendix, comorbidities, public insurance, and older age.

Conclusions:

  • Laparoscopic appendectomy adoption is increasing but uneven across demographics.
  • Appendectomy patients are older, more obese, and have more comorbidities.
  • Black patients and those with public insurance show lower laparoscopy use and worse outcomes.