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Surgical Endoscopy
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Laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) is a safe alternative to open appendectomy (OA). While hospital costs are higher for LA, it leads to significant cost savings for working patients due to a faster return to normal life.

Area of Science:

  • Surgical Innovation
  • Cost-Effectiveness Analysis
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery

Background:

  • Appendectomy is a common surgical procedure.
  • Comparing laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) and open appendectomy (OA) is crucial for optimizing patient outcomes and healthcare resource allocation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate and compare the clinical outcomes of laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) versus open appendectomy (OA).
  • To assess the cost-effectiveness of LA compared to OA from both hospital and patient perspectives.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized controlled trial involving 40 patients allocated to either LA (n=19) or OA (n=21).
  • Data collected included operative time, postoperative pain, fatigue, return to normal life, and hospital costs.

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Main Results:

  • Laparoscopic appendectomy showed shorter operative times (31.5 min vs. 41 min for OA).
  • No significant differences in postoperative pain or fatigue were observed.
  • Patients undergoing LA returned to normal life significantly faster (14 days vs. 26.5 days for OA).
  • While median hospital costs were higher for LA, total costs for working patients were lower due to earlier return to work.

Conclusions:

  • Laparoscopic appendectomy is a safe alternative to open appendectomy.
  • LA leads to faster recovery and return to work.
  • LA offers significant cost savings for working patients, despite higher initial hospital costs.