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Laparoscopic vs open appendectomy. A randomized clinical trial

G Kazemier1, G R de Zeeuw, J F Lange

  • 1Department of General Surgery, University Hospital Dijkzigt, Dr Molewaterplein 40, 3015 GD Rotterdam, The Netherlands.

Surgical Endoscopy
|April 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) reduces postoperative pain and wound infections compared to open appendectomy (OA). However, LA requires a longer operative time, indicating it is technically more demanding.

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Area of Science:

  • General Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery

Background:

  • A randomized clinical trial compared open appendectomy (OA) and laparoscopic appendectomy (LA).
  • Appendicitis treatment outcomes were evaluated.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the efficacy and safety of OA versus LA.
  • To assess postoperative pain, complications, and recovery metrics.

Main Methods:

  • 201 patients with appendicitis were randomized to OA or LA.
  • Key outcomes included operative time, pain, analgesia use, diet reintroduction, hospital stay, and complications.

Main Results:

  • Laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) showed significantly less postoperative pain and analgesic use on postoperative days 1 and 2.
  • LA resulted in fewer wound infections (zero vs. six in OA group).

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  • Mean operative time was longer for LA (61 min) compared to OA (41 min).

    • Conclusions:

    • Laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) offers benefits of reduced postoperative pain and fewer wound infections.
    • The laparoscopic approach is technically more challenging, leading to increased operative time.