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Area of Science:

  • Surgical Gastroenterology
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery

Background:

  • Appendicitis is a leading cause of acute abdominal pain.
  • Laparoscopic appendectomy presents a minimally invasive alternative to traditional open appendectomy.
  • Both methods are safe, but optimal surgical approach remains debated.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To prospectively compare the clinical outcomes of laparoscopic versus open appendectomy.
  • To evaluate differences in operative time, postoperative pain, wound infection, and hospital stay.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective study included 212 patients diagnosed with acute appendicitis (Alvarado score ≥7).
  • Patients were alternately assigned to undergo either open or laparoscopic appendectomy.
  • Outcomes were compared between the two surgical groups.

Main Results:

  • Laparoscopic appendectomy showed significantly lower surgical site infection rates (3.8% vs. 14%) and shorter hospital stays (2.63 vs. 3.26 days).
  • Postoperative pain scores were lower in the laparoscopic group.
  • Mean operative time was longer for laparoscopic appendectomy (44.57 min) compared to open (36.34 min).

Conclusions:

  • Laparoscopic appendectomy results in fewer wound infections, reduced analgesic needs, and shorter hospital stays.
  • Despite longer operative times, laparoscopic appendectomy is recommended as the gold standard for acute appendicitis treatment.