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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Surgical Innovation
  • Gastrointestinal Surgery

Background:

  • Acute appendicitis is a common surgical emergency in children.
  • Traditional open appendectomy carries risks of postoperative complications.
  • Minimally invasive techniques are increasingly explored for pediatric surgical procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the safety and efficacy of laparoscopic appendectomy versus open appendectomy in pediatric patients.
  • To evaluate postoperative complications, hospital stay, and quality of life.
  • To determine the optimal surgical approach for acute appendicitis in children.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of hospital records for 389 children (<18 years) undergoing appendectomy.
  • Comparison between laparoscopic (n=190) and open (n=199) appendectomy over a six-year period.
  • Evaluation of postoperative complications, operation duration, hospital stay, and quality of life.

Main Results:

  • Laparoscopic appendectomy demonstrated a significantly lower major complication rate (13% vs 27%).
  • Shorter mean postoperative hospital stay was observed with the laparoscopic approach (2.4 days vs 3.7 days).
  • Laparoscopic surgery resulted in less postoperative pain and higher quality of life at one month.

Conclusions:

  • Laparoscopic appendectomy appears to be a safer and more effective treatment for acute appendicitis in children.
  • The laparoscopic technique offers advantages in terms of reduced complications and improved patient outcomes.
  • Further research may solidify laparoscopic appendectomy as the preferred method for pediatric acute appendicitis.