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Acute appendicitis surgery in pregnant patients shows a higher rate of negative appendectomies and shorter operating times compared to non-pregnant individuals. Further research is needed to understand the impact on pregnancy outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Surgical Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Acute appendicitis is a leading cause of non-traumatic surgical emergencies during pregnancy.
  • Understanding perioperative differences and outcomes is crucial for managing pregnant patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare perioperative features of pregnant patients undergoing appendectomy with non-pregnant individuals.
  • To assess the impact of appendectomy during pregnancy on pregnancy outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 1,054 patients with acute appendicitis symptoms.
  • Comparison of perioperative data between 16 pregnant patients and the general cohort.
  • Follow-up of the postoperative course of pregnancy.

Main Results:

  • Pregnant patients had a significantly higher rate of negative appendectomies (25% vs. 5.3%, p=0.010).
  • Operating time was shorter in pregnant patients (40 min vs. 51 min, p=0.013).

Conclusions:

  • Appendectomy in pregnancy is linked to increased negative appendectomy rates and reduced operating times.
  • The small sample size limits conclusions on pregnancy course impact; further investigation is required.