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Laparoscopic appendectomy in complicated appendicitis with compromised appendix base: a retrospective cohort study.

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Laparoscopic appendectomy for complicated appendicitis with a compromised stump shows low rates of stump leaks and fistulas. Both simple knot and invaginated suture techniques are effective for stump closure in these challenging cases.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Innovation
  • Clinical Outcomes

Background:

  • Complicated appendicitis with a compromised appendix base is a distinct patient subgroup with limited available data.
  • Understanding outcomes in this population is crucial for surgical decision-making.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the frequency of stump leaks and fistulae in patients undergoing laparoscopic appendectomy for complicated appendicitis with a compromised appendix stump.
  • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of different stump closure techniques in this patient cohort.

Main Methods:

  • An observational, retrospective study was conducted on patients who underwent laparoscopic appendectomy.
  • Data were collected from 2015 to 2019, focusing on patients with a compromised appendix stump.

Main Results:

  • Out of 158 patients with complicated appendicitis, 54 had a compromised stump. The majority (66.7%) were male, with a mean age of 38.7 years.
  • Intraabdominal abscess (16.7%), ileus (7.4%), and wound infection (7.4%) were the main complications. One stump leak and one stump fistula were observed.
  • The mean length of hospital stay was 5.4 days, with 5 reoperations required, primarily for abscess drainage.

Conclusions:

  • Laparoscopic surgery for acute complicated appendicitis with a compromised appendicular base, utilizing either a simple knot or an invaginated suture for stump closure, results in a low incidence of stump leaks and fistulae.
  • These findings suggest that laparoscopic appendectomy is a safe and effective approach for managing complicated appendicitis even with compromised appendiceal stumps.