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Laparoscopic appendectomy: is it worth it?

R C Buckley1, T J Hall, F F Muakkassa

  • 1Department of Surgery, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson 39216.

The American Surgeon
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Laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) offers a safe and effective alternative to open appendectomy (OA), resulting in fewer complications and shorter hospital stays. While operative times are longer for LA, patient outcomes and hospital charges are comparable or improved.

Area of Science:

  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Surgical Outcomes
  • Appendicitis Management

Background:

  • Appendectomy is a common surgical procedure for appendicitis.
  • Open appendectomy (OA) has been the traditional approach.
  • Laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) has emerged as an alternative technique.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the outcomes of laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) with open appendectomy (OA).
  • To evaluate complications, operative time, hospital stay, and costs associated with both procedures.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective data collection for LA and retrospective data for OA over a 2-year period.
  • Comparison of patient demographics, preoperative findings, operative details, and postoperative outcomes.
  • Analysis included operative time, complication rates, wound morbidity, hospital stay, and charges.

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Main Results:

  • LA had a longer operative time (105 min) compared to OA (69 min).
  • LA demonstrated significantly lower postoperative complications (10% vs 30%) and wound morbidity (14% vs 39%).
  • Hospital stay was shorter for LA (4.2 days) versus OA (6.3 days), with similar hospital charges.

Conclusions:

  • Laparoscopic appendectomy is a safe and effective alternative to open appendectomy for selected patients.
  • LA leads to reduced complications and shorter hospital stays without increased costs.
  • The findings support the adoption of LA as a preferred method in appendicitis treatment.