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Preoperative risk factors for laparoscopic to open appendectomy conversion: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Arian Mirdamadi1, Mona Javid1, Ehsan Amini-Salehi1
1Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases Research Center, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran.
Background:
Laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) is a standard treatment for acute appendicitis (AA), offering reduced complications and improved patient outcomes. However, in certain cases, the need for conversion to open appendectomy (OA) may arise. The present systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to identify preoperative risk factors associated with conversion from LA to OA.
Method:
The global databases of PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and Embase were systematically searched from inception to 20 April 2024. Studies evaluating clinical, laboratory, and imaging risk factors of conversion from LA to OA were assessed for inclusion eligibility. Fixed-effects or random-effects models were utilized to calculate pooled odds ratio (OR) and standard difference in mean (SMD) with a 95% confidence interval (CI), using Comprehensive Meta-Analysis software version 3. The Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal Checklist was employed to assess the quality of the eligible studies.
Results:
In total, 45 studies with an overall sample size of 3,202,336 were included for meta-analysis. The conversion rate from LA to OA was 8.7% (95% CI: 7.7%, 9.8%). Conversion was associated with older age, male gender, and comorbidities such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease. Previous abdominal surgery, prolonged symptom duration, higher Alvarado score, elevated inflammatory markers, and imaging findings (e.g., larger appendiceal diameter and intra-abdominal fluid) were also significant predictors.
Conclusion:
The present systematic review and meta-analysis identified the most important clinical, laboratory, and imaging factors associated with the conversion from LA to OA, aiding surgeons in perioperative risk stratification and improving patient outcomes. Despite the inclusion of high-quality studies, the majority were retrospective, and the quality of evidence for many risk factors was moderate to low, representing an important limitation.
Graphical Abstract:
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