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Laparoscopic versus open appendicectomy for suspected appendicitis: a prospective study

J Kollias1, R H Harries, G Otto

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The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery
|December 1, 1994
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Laparoscopic appendicectomy offers a faster recovery and shorter hospital stay compared to open surgery for suspected appendicitis. This minimally invasive approach is safe and aids in diagnosis, improving patient outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • General Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery

Background:

  • Laparoscopic appendicectomy is debated for suspected appendicitis due to the low risks of open appendicectomy.
  • Assessing laparoscopic appendicectomy's feasibility is crucial given surgical advancements.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare open versus laparoscopic appendicectomy for suspected appendicitis.
  • To evaluate postoperative morbidity, pain, hospital stay, and return to normal lifestyle.

Main Methods:

  • A non-randomized prospective study included 167 patients with suspected appendicitis.
  • Patients were assigned to either open (n=74) or laparoscopic (n=93) appendicectomy.
  • Laparoscopic appendicectomy was completed in 81 of 87 attempted procedures.

Main Results:

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  • Histological confirmation of appendicitis was similar between groups (63.5% open vs. 63% laparoscopic).
  • No significant differences were found in anesthetic times, postoperative morbidity, or analgesic requirements.
  • Laparoscopic appendicectomy showed significant reductions in inpatient stay (P < 0.0001) and return to normal activities (P < 0.0001).

Conclusions:

  • Laparoscopic appendicectomy is safe and effective for suspected appendicitis.
  • It offers advantages in reduced hospital stay and faster return to normal activities.
  • Laparoscopy aids in definitive diagnosis and may reduce negative appendicectomy rates.