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Laparoscopic appendectomy for perforated appendicitis leads to shorter hospital stays and fewer wound complications compared to open appendectomy. Patients undergoing open surgery required more pain medication post-operation.

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  • Surgery
  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Innovation

Background:

  • Perforated appendicitis poses a significant lethal risk.
  • Surgical management options include open and laparoscopic appendectomy.
  • Comparative outcomes for perforated appendicitis are crucial for clinical decision-making.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the outcomes of laparoscopic appendectomy versus open appendectomy in patients with perforated appendicitis.
  • To evaluate differences in postoperative pain, hospital stay, and complications.

Main Methods:

  • A comparative study included 186 patients diagnosed with perforated appendicitis.
  • Patients were divided into two groups: open appendectomy (n=101) and laparoscopic appendectomy (n=85).
  • Data collected included operating room time, length of inpatient care, analgesic requirements, and adverse events.

Main Results:

  • Laparoscopic appendectomy was associated with significantly lower postoperative hospitalization (p < 0.0001).
  • Wound-related complications were lower in the laparoscopic group (23.53% vs. 40.5%, p = 0.013).
  • Open appendectomy patients required significantly more analgesics for pain management (p < 0.0001).

Conclusions:

  • Laparoscopic appendectomy offers advantages over open appendectomy for perforated appendicitis.
  • Shorter length of stay and reduced wound infection rates favor the laparoscopic approach.
  • While postoperative pain perception was similar, analgesic requirements were higher with open surgery.