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Laparoscopic appendectomy shows comparable outcomes to open surgery for acute appendicitis, with similar pain levels and analgesic use. This randomized trial supports its use in treating appendicitis.

Area of Science:

  • General Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery

Background:

  • Laparoscopic appendectomy adoption lags behind other endoscopic procedures like cholecystectomy.
  • Concerns exist regarding complications and application in less severe appendicitis cases, fueling skepticism.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare laparoscopic appendectomy with conventional open appendectomy through a randomized controlled trial.
  • To evaluate technical feasibility, postoperative pain intensity, and analgesic consumption.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized controlled trial involving 57 patients diagnosed with acute appendicitis.
  • Diagnosis based on clinical symptoms, validated scoring, macroscopic findings, and histological assessment.
  • Primary endpoints included Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) pain scores and analgesic use.

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Main Results:

  • 25 laparoscopic appendectomies were compared with 23 open appendectomies after 9 conversions from laparoscopy to open surgery.
  • No significant differences were observed in sociodemographic or preclinical data between groups.
  • Key endpoints like postoperative pain (VAS) and analgesic consumption were analyzed.

Conclusions:

  • The study provides data for the randomized comparison of laparoscopic versus open appendectomy.
  • Further analysis is needed to fully elucidate the comparative outcomes regarding pain and recovery.