Laparoscopic Versus Open Appendicectomy: A Comparison of Primary Outcome.
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2014-07
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Currently, laparoscopic appendectomy is widely practiced for the management of acute appendicitis. It is not clear
whether open or laparoscopic appendectomy is more appropriate. Our aim was to compare the safety and the
advantages of laparoscopic versus open appendectomy in a prospective study. 102 patients were participated in this
study. The group 1 patients were subjected to laparoscopic appendectomy [LA], whereas the group 2 patients were
subjected to open appendectomy [OA]. 46 patients included in LA group and 54 patients in OA group. The mean
operative time for LA and OA was 84.4 (45-220) minutes and 59 (30-180) minutes respectively. Although LA was
associated with a shorter hospital stay [LA-3.5 days versus OA-5 days] but duration of operation is prolong in LA
than OA and the postoperative wound infection is significantly higher in OA than LA. LA is safe and superior to OA
in respect to an early discharge, lesser postoperative pain; decreased post operative wound infection, early return to
work and a better cosmetic scar.
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Appendicitis, Appendicectomy, Laparoscopy appendicectomy, Open appendicectomy
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Rahman M M, Rahman M S, Ahmed G, Rahman M M, Miah M Z I, Nath S C. Laparoscopic Versus Open Appendicectomy: A Comparison of Primary Outcome. Faridpur Medical College Journal. 2014 July; 9(2): 84-87.