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[Comparative study of laparoscopic appendectomy vs open appendectomy]

E Prado1, H García-Alcalá, A Domínguez-Cocco

  • 1Servicio de Cirugía, Hospital General de Puebla.

Revista De Gastroenterologia De Mexico
|April 7, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Laparoscopic appendectomy offers advantages over open surgery. This study found it led to faster recovery, less pain, and better cosmetic results.

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Area of Science:

  • Surgical Innovation
  • Minimally Invasive Procedures
  • Gastrointestinal Surgery

Background:

  • Appendectomy is a common surgical procedure.
  • Laparoscopic surgery offers potential benefits over traditional open surgery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the outcomes of open appendectomy versus laparoscopic appendectomy.
  • To evaluate patient recovery, pain, and cosmetic results between the two surgical approaches.

Main Methods:

  • A comparative study involving 40 patients, divided equally into open (Group A) and laparoscopic (Group B) appendectomy groups.
  • Key variables including postoperative pain, oral intake, hospitalization duration, return to normal activities, and cosmesis were assessed.
  • Statistical analysis utilized Student's t test and chi-square with Yates correction.

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Main Results:

  • Laparoscopic appendectomy (Group B) demonstrated significantly earlier oral intake restart (p < 0.001).
  • Group B experienced less postoperative pain at 24, 48, and 72 hours (p < 0.001, p < 0.01, p < 0.001 respectively).
  • Shorter hospital stays (p < 0.001), earlier return to normal activities (p < 0.001), and superior cosmetic appearance (p < 0.001) were observed in the laparoscopic group.

Conclusions:

  • Laparoscopic appendectomy is a safe and effective alternative to open appendectomy.
  • The laparoscopic approach provides significant advantages, including reduced pain, faster recovery, and improved cosmesis.