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Laparoscopic appendectomy, is it worth it?

M D Williams1, D Miller, E D Graves

  • 1Department of Surgery, University of South Alabama Medical Center, Mobile 36617.

Southern Medical Journal
|June 1, 1994
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Laparoscopic appendectomy offers benefits like faster discharge and less pain medication compared to open surgery. However, laparoscopic appendectomy is significantly more expensive due to equipment costs.

Area of Science:

  • Surgical Innovation
  • Gastrointestinal Surgery

Background:

  • Acute appendicitis remains a common surgical emergency.
  • Traditional open appendectomy has a well-established safety profile.
  • Laparoscopic appendectomy is an emerging alternative with potential benefits.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the outcomes of open appendectomy with initial laparoscopic appendectomy experiences.
  • To evaluate complications, postoperative pain management, and hospital stay.
  • To assess the cost-effectiveness of both surgical approaches.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective comparison of 38 patients undergoing open appendectomy and 39 patients undergoing laparoscopic appendectomy for acute appendicitis.
  • Data collection included complication rates, duration of parenteral analgesia, hospital discharge times, and total mean hospital costs.

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Main Results:

  • Laparoscopic appendectomy resulted in fewer major and minor complications (1 major, 1 minor) compared to open appendectomy (2 major, 4 minor).
  • Laparoscopic patients received less postoperative parenteral analgesia (69% < 24 hours) and had earlier hospital discharge (38% within 24 hours) than open surgery patients (44% < 24 hours, 8% within 24 hours).
  • Laparoscopic appendectomy incurred higher total mean hospital costs ($7,500) versus open appendectomy ($5,700) due to equipment charges.

Conclusions:

  • Both open and laparoscopic appendectomy are safe procedures with minimal morbidity for acute appendicitis.
  • Laparoscopic appendectomy demonstrates advantages in reduced postoperative pain management and expedited hospital discharge.
  • The higher cost associated with laparoscopic appendectomy requires consideration, despite its clinical benefits.