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Laparoscopic versus open appendicectomy: a prospective assessment

J A Lujan Mompean1, R Robles Campos, P Parrilla Paricio

  • 1Department of General Surgery, Hospital Virgen de la Arrixaca, University of Murcia, Spain.

The British Journal of Surgery
|January 1, 1994
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Laparoscopic appendicectomy for acute appendicitis resulted in fewer wound infections and shorter hospital stays compared to open surgery. Both methods showed similar operative times and no deaths.

Area of Science:

  • Surgical Innovation
  • Gastrointestinal Surgery
  • Comparative Effectiveness Research

Background:

  • Acute appendicitis remains a common surgical emergency.
  • Traditional open appendicectomy is a well-established procedure.
  • Laparoscopic appendicectomy offers potential benefits, including minimally invasive access.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the outcomes of open versus laparoscopic appendicectomy in patients with suspected acute appendicitis.
  • To evaluate postoperative complications, operative time, and hospital stay for both surgical approaches.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective study involving 200 patients with suspected acute appendicitis.
  • Patients were divided into two groups: 100 undergoing laparoscopic appendicectomy and 100 undergoing open appendicectomy.

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  • Data collected included operative time, postoperative complications, and length of hospital stay.

    • Main Results:

    • Laparoscopic appendicectomy was associated with a significantly lower rate of wound infections (P < 0.05) and a shorter mean hospital stay (4.8 days vs. 6.0 days, P < 0.05) compared to open surgery.
    • Operative times were similar between the two groups (51 min for laparoscopic vs. 46 min for open, P not significant).
    • While laparoscopic appendicectomy had some complications like intra-abdominal abscess and bowel obstruction, open surgery had more wound infections and required surgery for some cases of bowel obstruction.

    Conclusions:

    • Laparoscopic appendicectomy is a safe and effective alternative to open appendicectomy for acute appendicitis.
    • The laparoscopic approach offers advantages in terms of reduced wound complications and shorter hospitalizations.
    • Further research may explore patient selection and cost-effectiveness of laparoscopic appendicectomy.