scholarly journals Clinical outcome of appendectomy: laparoscopic vs open technique

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 93
Author(s):  
Jan M. Rather ◽  
Sobia Manzoor ◽  
Mubashir Shah
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Outcome ◽  
Acute Appendicitis ◽  
Standard Care ◽  
Operative Time ◽  
Open Appendectomy ◽  
Laparoscopic Group ◽  
Open Group ◽  
Complication Rates ◽  
Open Technique ◽  
Duration Of Hospital Stay

Background: Acute appendicitis is a common abdominal surgical emergency. Appendectomy has been proven to be the standard care for the treatment of acute appendicitis. Objective of the study was to compare laparoscopic and open appendectomy in terms of clinical outcome and complication rates.Methods: This was a single centric, retrospective study conducted at SKIMS, Soura from May 2018 to April 2021. Open and laparoscopic appendectomy patients were compared in terms of operative times, conversion rate, complication rates and duration of hospital stay.Results: Total 120 patients were included in this study with 40 in laparoscopic group while 80 patients in the open group. Increased operative time in laparoscopic group (p=0.033) and longer duration of hospital stay (p=0.021) with open group while as comparable complication rate in both procedures were observed. Higher rates of intra-abdominal collection in laparoscopic group as compared to open groupConclusions: Both laparoscopic and open appendectomy procedures can be performed routinely for acute appendicitis without the additional risks of complications.

scholarly journals A retrospective study on laparoscopic appendectomy versus open appendectomy

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 1144
Author(s):  
P. Senthil Kumar ◽  
S. Edwin Kin’s Raj ◽  
Saranya Nagalingam
Keyword(s):  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Acute Appendicitis ◽  
Hospital Stay ◽  
Laparoscopic Appendectomy ◽  
Operative Time ◽  
Open Appendectomy ◽  
Laparoscopic Approach ◽  
Laparoscopic Group ◽  
Daily Activities ◽  
Early Return

Background: Appendectomy is the most common surgical procedure performed in emergency surgery. Open appendectomy is the “gold standard” for the treatment of acute appendicitis. Laparoscopic appendectomy though widely practiced has not gained universal approval. Our aim is to compare the safety and benefits of laparoscopic versus open appendectomy in a retrospective study.Methods: The study was done as a retrospective study among 387 patients diagnosed with appendicitis for a period of 18 months in the Dept of General Surgery. All patients included were 16 years and above and followed up for 3 weeks. In this study, 130 patients diagnosed as acute appendicitis - underwent open appendectomy and 257 patients diagnosed as sub-acute cases of appendicitis - underwent laparoscopic appendectomy. These two groups (open & laparoscopic) were compared for operative time, length of hospital stay, postoperative pain, complication rate, early return to normal activity.Results: Laparoscopic appendectomy was associated with a shorter hospital stay (around 4.5 days), with a less need for analgesia and with an early return to daily activities (around 11.5 days). Operative time was significantly shorter in the open group (35 mins), when compared with laparoscopic group (around 59 mins). Total number of complications was less in the Laparoscopic group with a significantly lower incidence of post-op pain and complications.Conclusions: The laparoscopic approach is a safe and efficient operative procedure and it provides clinically beneficial advantages over open appendectomy (including shorter hospital stay, an early return to daily activities and less post-op complications).

scholarly journals Comparative Evaluation of Open and Laproscopic Method of Appendectomy in Acute Appendicitis

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 8-11
Author(s):  
Amarnath Gupta ◽  
A P Singh
Keyword(s):  
Laparoscopic Surgery ◽  
Acute Appendicitis ◽  
Wound Infection ◽  
Operative Time ◽  
Laparoscopic Group ◽  
Oral Feeding ◽  
Open Group ◽  
Abdominal Abscess ◽  
Average Hospital ◽  
Open Operation

Background: There is definitely added advantage of laparoscopic operations. Most of the surgeons now prefer these minimally invasive proce- dures. Laparoscopy has become the number one choice of educated and affording patients. The aim of the study was to compare and evaluate the open and laproscopic method of appendectomy in acute appendicitis. Subjects and Methods: The subjects undergoing appendectomy  were evaluated for age, sex, episode number, duration of pain before presentation in hospital, operative time, conversion rate, wound infection, post-operative intra-abdominal abscess formation, and stay in hospital. Results: It was found that average operative time in open surgery was 67.5 minutes and 104 minutes in laparoscopic surgery, with a conversion to open in about 20% of the cases. Oral feeding in the open group was around the 5th day while it was around 2nd day in the laparoscopic group. Average hospital stay was also low in the laparoscopic group, being only around 5 days in laparoscopic group and around 8 days in the open group. Overall complications were also low in the laparoscopic surgery group. Conclusion: It was noted that though conversion to open operation was definitely high but there were other advantages of laparoscopic surgery as well. Stay in the hospital, beginning of oral feeds, requirement of analgesics, wound infection, intra-abdominal abscess; pulmonary complications were less in laparoscopy group.

scholarly journals Complications after Laparoscopic Appendectomy for Complicated Appendicitis

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 34-41
Author(s):  
Andrej Nikolovski ◽  
Shenol Tahir ◽  
Dragoslav Mladenovikj
Keyword(s):  
Postoperative Complications ◽  
Wound Infection ◽  
Laparoscopic Appendectomy ◽  
Operative Time ◽  
Open Appendectomy ◽  
Laparoscopic Group ◽  
Complicated Appendicitis ◽  
Open Group ◽  
Uncomplicated Appendicitis ◽  
Low Incidence

Background. Laparoscopic appendectomy is established method in the treatment of complicated appendicitis. Certain advantages of the technique do not fulfill the expectations for its superiority over the open appendectomy as when it is used for uncomplicated appendicitis. This is generally caused because of the high variety of postoperative complications reported in different series for complicated appendicitis. Material and methods. This prospective interventional clinical study analyzes 61 patients operated with laparoscopic and open appendectomy due to complicated appendicitis, with an end point of comparing the intra and postoperative complications in both groups. Results. Conversion in open appendectomy was forced in one patient (1.63%). The operative time was significantly shorter in the laparoscopic group (p = 0.048). Wound infection was significantly predominant in the open group (p = 0.045). Postoperative intraabdominal abscess occurred in one patient in the laparoscopic group (p = 0.52). The overall morbidity was 26.2% (7 patients in the laparoscopic, and 9 in the open group; p = 0.59). Length of stay was significantly shorter in the laparoscopic group (p = 0.00001). Conclusion. Certain significant advantages of the laparoscopic appendectomy as low incidence of wound infection, short hospitalization, less postoperative pain and faster socialization makes the laparoscopy up to date method in the treatment of complicated appendicitis.

scholarly journals Is the laparoscopic approach superior to open approach for treatment of acute appendicitis? A hospital based experience

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (5) ◽  
pp. 1726
Author(s):  
Anil Reddy Pinate ◽  
Mohammad Fazelul Rahman Shoeb ◽  
Shiva Kumar C. R.
Keyword(s):  
Acute Appendicitis ◽  
Hospital Stay ◽  
Operative Time ◽  
Laparoscopic Group ◽  
Laparoscopic Appendicectomy ◽  
Open Group ◽  
Open Appendicectomy ◽  
Group A ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Group B

Background: Laparoscopic appendicetomy remains controversial in Indian perspective. The objective was to compare the clinical outcome of open with laparoscopic appendicectomy.Methods: Prospectively collected data from 150 consecutive patients with acute appendicitis was studied. Patients undergoing surgery for acute appendicitis were alternately assigned into one of the two groups (Group-A patients underwent open appendicectomy and in Group B laparoscopic appendicectomy). The two groups were compared with respect to operative time, length of hospital stay, postoperative pain & wound complications.Results: The mean operative time in the open group was 84.40 minutes; for laparoscopic group, 95.20 minutes (p-0.001). Duration of paralytic ileus, tolerance to oral feeds, resumption of daily routine activity and ambulation of patients were started earlier in laparoscopic group than open group. Group A (OA) patients had pain at the mean of 2.66 days as compared group B (LA), in which patients had pain at the mean of 1.66 days.  Study also showed that the hospital stay for laparoscopic group was almost half of that for open group. Laparoscopic appendicectomy was safe as compared to open surgery in context to post-operative complications.Conclusions: Provided surgical experience and equipment are available, Laparoscopic appendicectomy is as safe and efficient than open appendicectomy.

Randomized, Single-blinded Trial of Laparoscopic Versus Open Appendectomy in Children

1996 ◽  
Vol 84 (4) ◽  
pp. 801-806. ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Lejus ◽  
L. Delile ◽  
V. Plattner ◽  
M. Baron ◽  
S. Guillou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Operative Time ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Open Appendectomy ◽  
Group Versus ◽  
Laparoscopic Group ◽  
Postoperative Recovery ◽  
Open Group ◽  
Laparoscopic Versus Open Appendectomy ◽  
Blinded Trial

Background The benefit of laparoscopy to patients has been clearly established in adults undergoing cholecystectomy. Results are less clear for appendectomy. The current study was undertaken to compare the respective 3-day postoperative periods after laparoscopic and open appendectomy in children. Methods Sixty-three children (aged 8-15 yr) scheduled for appendectomy were randomly assigned to two groups: open and laparoscopic. Postoperative evaluation included delay of postoperative recovery (walking and feeding), pain assessment by visual analog scale during the 3 subsequent days, amount of nalbuphine administered via a patient-controlled analgesia system during the first 48 h and responses by children, parents, and nurses on the overall quality of analgesia. Results There was no difference between groups for demographic data (particularly macroscopic aspect of appendix) analgesia, sedation, delay before eating and walking, incidence of urinary retention, nausea, vomiting. Operative time was long (P < or = to 0.05) in the laparoscopic group (54 +/- 17 min) than in the open group (39 +/- 18 min). Thirty five percent of the children had pain at the shoulder in the LAP group versus ten percent in the open group (P < or = 0.05). Conclusions Laparoscopy did not improve analgesia and postoperative recovery after appendectomy in children.

PS01.241: HYBRID MINIMALLY INVASIVE TECHNIQUE OF OESOPHAGECTOMY FOR OESOPHAGEAL CARCINOMA

2018 ◽  
Vol 31 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 118-118
Author(s):  
Satpal Virk ◽  
Saurabh Singla
Keyword(s):  
Postoperative Complications ◽  
Minimally Invasive ◽  
Oesophageal Cancer ◽  
Gastric Tube ◽  
Operative Time ◽  
Laparoscopic Group ◽  
Minimally Invasive Technique ◽  
Invasive Technique ◽  
Open Technique ◽  
Open Procedure

Abstract Background Oesophagectomy is challenging procedure involving multiple body cavities. The traditional open procedure being either transthoracic or transhiatal, carries significant morbidity and mortality. There is continuing debate between the two approaches. Minimally invasive oesophagectomy has swung the pendulum towards transthoracic procedure, though it remains a complex and technically demanding procedure. This study was done to assess the feasibility, and benefit of hybrid minimally invasive technique over open technique. Methods Patients of oesophageal cancer were selected from January 2005 to December 20,017. After 2012 open technique was replaced with minimally invasive technique. Open technique included Ivor Lewis, McKeown's or transhiatal. Hybrid minimally invasive technique included laparoscopic gastric mobilisation and thoracic part using small thoracotomy. Anastomosis was done using hand sewn technique. The short term outcome, including postoperative complications were analysed from prospectively collected data. Results One hundred sixty three patients underwent open procedure and 103 patients underwent hybrid minimally invasive esophagectomy. Total operative time was shorter in laparoscopic group (325.6 minutes vs 232.6 minutes, P < 0.05). The number of transfused patients were significantly smaller in laparoscopic group (40.75% vs 13.6%, P < 0.05). The postoperative course without complication was observed in 68.1% and 79.3% in open vs laparoscopic group respectively. Serious complications included myocardial infarction and gastric tube necrosis and bleed. There was no anastomotic leak in chest anastomosis but there was overall 17.3% leak in neck anastomosis, higher in open group 20.8% vs 16.6% in minimally invasive group. Mortality was higher ion open group (5.5% vs 2%, P < 0.05). On multivariate analysis, age more than 60 years, chest complications and cardiovascular comorbidity were associated with increased mortality. Conclusion Hybrid minimally invasive procedure is feasible and safe procedure for patients with oesophageal cancer. it is associated with shorter operative time and less postoperative complications. Even laparoscopic gastric tube mobilisation alone adds to in decreasing the morbidity in esophagectomy. Disclosure All authors have declared no conflicts of interest.

scholarly journals Increased use of pre-operative imaging and laparoscopy has no impact on clinical outcomes in patients undergoing appendicectomy

2011 ◽  
Vol 93 (8) ◽  
pp. 620-623 ◽  
Author(s):  
SR Markar ◽  
A Karthikesalingam ◽  
J Cunningham ◽  
C Burd ◽  
G Bond-Smith ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multivariate Analysis ◽  
Acute Appendicitis ◽  
Medical Records ◽  
Operative Time ◽  
University Teaching ◽  
Complication Rates ◽  
Operative Complications ◽  
Negative Appendicectomy ◽  
Appendiceal Perforation ◽  
Post Operative Complications

INTRODUCTION The aim of this study was to review changes in the management of acute appendicitis in a ten-year period at a large university teaching hospital in London. METHODS This was a retrospective cohort study reviewing the medical records of patients who underwent an appendicectomy over a period of 12 months either in 1999 or 2009. Data collected included use of radiological investigations (ultrasonography, computed tomography [CT]), technique of appendicectomy (open [OA] or laparoscopic [LA]), operative time, histopathology and post-operative complications. Univariate and multivariate analysis was performed to assess the influence of variables on the incidence of negative appendicectomy, appendiceal perforation and post-operative complications. RESULTS All of the patients operated on in 1999 (n=109) had OA. Of the patients operated on in 2009 (n=164), 67 had OA, 91 had LA and 6 had LA converted to OA. None of the patients in 1999 had CT whereas in 2009 26% of patients had CT (sensitivity 94.7%, specificity 75.0%). This increased use of pre-operative imaging had no effect on negative appendicectomy (25.7% vs 12.8%, p=0.445), perforation (30.0% vs 21.3%, p=0.308) or complication rates (9.2% vs 10.4%). The complication rate was also similar regardless of whether patients had OA or LA (11.9% vs 9.9%). Multivariate analysis revealed that age was the only predictor of negative appendicectomy (p=0.029) or perforation (p=0.014). CONCLUSIONS This study shows that significant increase in the use of pre-operative imaging and laparoscopy in the management of patients with acute appendicitis failed to reduce negative appendicectomy, perforation and complications rates. The patient's age was the only predictor of negative appendicectomy and perforation.

Efficacy of Laparoscopic Appendectomy in Appendicitis with Peritonitisa

2005 ◽  
Vol 71 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gregory J. Mancini ◽  
Matthew L. Mancini ◽  
Henry S. Nelson
Keyword(s):  
Acute Appendicitis ◽  
Laparoscopic Appendectomy ◽  
Conversion Rate ◽  
Open Appendectomy ◽  
Free Fluid ◽  
Complication Rates ◽  
Abdominal Abscess ◽  
Hospital Stays ◽  
Technical Failures ◽  
Preoperative Factors

Laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) is safe and effective in cases of peritonitis, perforation, and abscess. We investigated our conversion rate and clinical outcomes in this patient population, as well as preoperative factors that predict operative conversion. A retrospective nonrandomized cohort of 92 patients underwent LA for acute appendicitis with peritonitis, perforation, or abscess at our institution between 1997 and 2002. Thirty-six of the 92 were converted to open appendectomy (OA), yielding a conversion rate of 39 per cent. The presence of phlegmon (42%), nonvisualized appendix (44%), technical failures (8%), and bleeding (6%) were reasons for conversion. Preoperative data had no predictive value for conversion. CT scan findings of free fluid, phlegmon, and abscess did not correlate with findings at the time of surgery. Total complication rates were 8.9 per cent in the LA group as compared to 50 per cent in the converted cohort. Postoperative data showed LA patients stayed 3.2 days versus 6.9 days for converted patients ( P = 0.01). LA patients had less pneumonia ( P = 0.02), intra-abdominal abscess ( P = 0.01), ileus ( P = 0.01), and readmissions ( P = 0.01). LA is safe and effective in patients with appendicitis with peritonitis, perforation, and abscess, resulting in shorter hospital stays and less complication.

645 An EGS-Led Service for Acute Appendicitis Enhances Surgical Training Whilst Improving Outcomes for Patients: Results of A 6-Month Audit

2021 ◽  
Vol 108 (Supplement_2) ◽  
Author(s):  
M Issa ◽  
L A Sommereux ◽  
J Osuji ◽  
R Meredith ◽  
M H Muhammed ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Acute Appendicitis ◽  
Laparoscopic Appendectomy ◽  
Open Appendectomy ◽  
Clinical Findings ◽  
Negative Appendectomy ◽  
Complication Rates ◽  
Emergency Unit ◽  
Open Conversion ◽  
Operative Outcomes ◽  
Operative Findings

Abstract Introduction Appendicitis is common &treatment by appendectomy is usually undertaken. Variations in diagnostics &imaging are accompanied by high negative appendectomy rates (NAR) of around 20%. This study evaluated the outcomes of appendectomy in a dedicated Surgical Emergency Unit. Method All patients undergoing emergency appendectomy between 1stSept 2019&29thFeb 2020 were identified. Demographics, clinical findings, pre-operative investigations, intra-operative findings &post-operative outcomes were recorded. Results There were 192 patients (102 [53.1%] female;90 [46.9%] male). Median age was 36 years(range 8-80)with 25 below 14.Some 58.3% underwent imaging (ultrasound 33.5%; CT 32.5%). Laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) was performed in 84.4% of cases with 11.4% open; conversion from laparoscopic to open was only 4.2%. Some 56% paediatric patients had open appendectomy & 44% laparoscopic with no conversions. Trainees were the sole or first operators in 63% of cases. NAR was just 5.7%. Some 21(10.9%) patients were readmitted within 30 days of which 8 had a collection; all were treated conservatively. Conclusions Accurate clinical diagnosis & selective use of imaging in a dedicated EGS unit optimizes outcomes for appendectomy with low NAR & low complication rates. Appendectomy is effectively undertaken by trainees. LA is safely performed in children.

scholarly journals Laparoscopic-assisted Appendectomy in Children with Uncomplicated Appendicitis

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 34-38
Author(s):  
Saeed Al Hindi ◽  
Husain Al Aradi ◽  
Mohamed Mubarak ◽  
Noor AlHashimi
Keyword(s):  
Acute Appendicitis ◽  
Operative Time ◽  
Pediatric Population ◽  
Intraoperative Complications ◽  
Open Appendectomy ◽  
Safe Alternative ◽  
Surgical Emergencies ◽  
Uncomplicated Appendicitis ◽  
Laparoscopic Assisted ◽  
First Time

Background: Acute appendicitis is one of the common surgical emergencies in the pediatric population. In 1990, laparoscopic-assisted  appendectomy was used in children for the first time. In this study, we present our initial experience with laparoscopic-assisted appendectomy in children, using two trocar sites, and assess it for safety and outcome. Methods: 76 cases with acute appendicitis underwent laparoscopic-assisted appendectomy at Salmaniya Medical Complex (SMC), Kingdom of Bahrain, between January 2012 and December 2015. These cases were reviewed prospectively. Results: 76 patients between 5 and 12 years underwent laparoscopic-assisted appendectomy at SMC. Operative time ranged from 25 to 45 min  (mean 33.93 min). Postoperative hospitalization ranged from 2 to 5 days (mean 2.88 days). One patient developed wound infection which  subsequently subsided with conservative treatment. One case was converted to open appendectomy, but without any intraoperative complications. All patients were followed up for 2 weeks, 1 month, and 3 months postoperatively. Conclusion: Laparoscopic-assisted appendectomy in children is a safe alternative to the open technique. The operative time in this technique and the length of hospitalization are both less and shorter than the open counterpart. No major intra-operative or postoperative complications were documented. Recovery was excellent. Keywords: Appendicitis, Laparoscopic-assisted appendectomy, Open appendectomy

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