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Laparoscopic appendectomy. A safety and cost analysis

L L Fritts1, R Orlando

  • 1Department of Surgery, Hartford Hospital, CT 06115.

Archives of Surgery (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)
|May 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Laparoscopic appendectomy is a safe surgical option, reducing hospital stays and recovery time compared to conventional methods. While initial supply costs are higher, overall patient outcomes and feasibility are favorable.

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Area of Science:

  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Surgical Outcomes Research

Background:

  • Appendectomy is a common surgical procedure.
  • Conventional open appendectomy has been the standard approach.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the feasibility and outcomes of laparoscopic appendectomy.
  • To compare laparoscopic appendectomy with conventional appendectomy in terms of complications, hospital stay, and costs.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of hospital records and charge data.
  • Comparison of 58 laparoscopic appendectomies with 206 conventional appendectomies (patients >15 years).
  • Analysis of complication rates, conversion rates, hospital stay, and total costs.

Main Results:

  • Low intraoperative (1.9%) and postoperative (5.8%) complication rates for laparoscopic appendectomy.
  • A 7.7% conversion rate from laparoscopic to conventional appendectomy.
  • Similar total costs between groups, with higher operating room supply charges for laparoscopic procedures offsetting reduced length of stay.
  • Shorter hospital stay and quicker return to normal activity for laparoscopic appendectomy patients.

Conclusions:

  • Laparoscopic appendectomy is a safe and feasible alternative to conventional appendectomy.
  • It offers benefits of reduced hospital stay and faster recovery.
  • Cost-effectiveness is comparable, despite higher initial supply charges.

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