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Laparoscopic surgery treatment of children with appendiceal abscess

Y-Y Yin1, H-W Zhang, H Cao

  • 1Department of General Surgery, Xuzhou Children's Hospital, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China. caohui2501@163.com.

European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences
|November 23, 2017
PubMed

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Laparoscopic surgery is a safe and feasible treatment for pediatric appendiceal abscess, showing fewer complications than traditional laparotomy. This minimally invasive approach offers benefits for treating appendiceal abscess in children.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery

Background:

  • Appendiceal abscess in children presents a surgical challenge.
  • Conventional treatments include laparotomy and conservative management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the feasibility of laparoscopic surgery for pediatric appendiceal abscess.
  • To compare laparoscopic surgery with conventional treatments.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 45 children with appendiceal abscess treated laparoscopically.
  • Comparison with historical laparotomy data.
  • Patient age range: 7 months to 5 years.

Main Results:

  • Laparoscopic surgery was successful in all 45 cases.
  • Laparoscopy demonstrated significantly fewer complications compared to laparotomy (p < 0.05).
  • While operation time for laparoscopy was shorter, complication rates showed no statistical significance (p > 0.05).

Conclusions:

  • Laparoscopic surgery is a safe and feasible option for pediatric appendiceal abscess.
  • Proper surgical and perioperative management is crucial for successful outcomes.
  • Minimally invasive approaches may offer advantages in managing pediatric appendiceal abscess.
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