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Hayet Zitouni1, Najoua Ben Kraiem1, Saloua Ammar1
1Department of Pediatric Surgery, Hedi Chaker Hospital University of Sfax Faculty of Medicine of Sfax, Tunisia.
Turkish Archives of Pediatrics
|November 14, 2024
Summary
Laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) offers a safe and feasible approach for pediatric acute appendicitis, leading to quicker recovery and reduced analgesic use compared to open appendectomy (OA), without increasing complication rates.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Gastrointestinal Surgery
Background:
- Acute appendicitis is a common surgical emergency in children.
- Open appendectomy (OA) has been the traditional approach, but laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) is increasingly utilized.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare surgical outcomes of OA and LA for pediatric acute appendicitis.
- To guide future management strategies for pediatric appendicitis.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective study of 690 pediatric appendectomies (2013-2018).
- Patients divided into laparoscopic (LA) and open (OA) groups.
- Comparison of operative time, recovery, complications, and length of stay.
Main Results:
- LA group had longer operative times but quicker recovery to apyrexia and reduced analgesic/antibiotic use.
- No significant difference in length of hospital stay or major complications (wound infection, abscess, obstruction, hernia).
- Obesity was more frequent in the LA group.
Conclusions:
- Laparoscopic appendectomy is safe and effective for pediatric acute appendicitis.
- LA demonstrates advantages in patient recovery without compromising safety or increasing complication rates.
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