Is Laparoscopic Appendectomy Superior to Open Appendectomy?

Laparoscopic Appendectomy Versus Open Appendectomy: A Single Institution Study

PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to compare the safety and efficacy of laparoscopic appendectomy versus open appendectomy at Baptist Hospital in Miami, Florida. METHODS A retrospective review was performed on all appendectomies performed at Baptist Hospital from October 1, 1994 to September 30, 1995. There were a total of 244 cases; 137 open appendectomies and 107 laparoscopic appendecto...

Laparoscopic appendectomy: comparison with open appendectomy in 720 patients.

We conducted a review of laparoscopic appendectomies (LA) and open appendectomies (OA) over a 3-year period, including 720 patients (253 LA, 467 OA) who underwent appendectomy during the study period. Computer records were reviewed with respect to demographics, length of stay, operating room time, operating room cost, hospital cost, and morbidity. All patients were sent surveys to assess their ...

Laparoscopic Appendectomy Is Safer Than Open Appendectomy in an Elderly Population

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES This study describes perioperative patient safety outcomes comparing laparoscopic appendectomy with open appendectomy in the elderly population (defined as age≥65 years) during the diffusion of laparoscopic appendectomy into widespread clinical practice. METHODS We performed a cross-sectional analysis of patients undergoing open or laparoscopic appendectomy in the US...

Laparoscopic Appendectomy

Laparoscopic or Open Appendectomy for Pediatric Appendicitis?

Appendicitis is the most common disease leading to emergency abdominal surgery in children [1]. Epidemiological studies indicate that approximately 12% of males and 23% of females undergo emergency appendectomy during their lifetime, while the true lifetime risk of developing appendicitis is only 9% and 7% for men and women, respectively [2]. Appendicitis is most common in patients aged 10-19 y...