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Area of Science:

  • General Surgery
  • Abdominal Conditions
  • Surgical Outcomes

Background:

  • Appendicitis is a prevalent global abdominal condition.
  • Laparoscopic appendectomy is a frequently performed general surgery procedure worldwide.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify risk factors for prolonged length of stay (LOS) after laparoscopic appendectomy.
  • To develop a predictive model for LOS in appendectomy patients.

Main Methods:

  • Data collected from patients undergoing laparoscopic appendectomy at Evangelical Hospital "Betania" in Naples, Italy.
  • Linear multiple regression analysis employed to identify independent risk factors.
  • Model developed to assess predictors of prolonged LOS.

Main Results:

  • The predictive model achieved an R-squared value of 0.699.
  • Comorbidities and intraoperative complications were identified as primary risk factors for extended LOS.
  • Findings are consistent with previous research in the region.

Conclusions:

  • Comorbidities and surgical complications are significant determinants of prolonged LOS following laparoscopic appendectomy.
  • The developed model effectively predicts LOS, aiding in patient management and resource allocation.
  • Further research can validate these findings across diverse patient populations.