appendicitis is the most common surgical emergency with the incidence rate of 6-10%. although several studies have compared the two approaches of open (oa) and laparoscopic appendectomy (la) the technique of choice is still a matter of controversy. considering this background we designed a study to compare oa and la outcomes in our center. one hundred patients were included in this study perfor...

OBJECTIVE To analyze feasibility and curative effect of laparoscopic appendectomy in the treatment of pediatric appendicitis and compare it with open appendectomy. METHODS Two hundred and sixty patients were selected for this study and randomly divided into open appendectomy group (130 cases) and laparoscopic appendectomy group (130 cases). Patients in open appendectomy group underwent tradit...

Background Appendicitis is the most common cause for acute abdominal pain. Laparoscopic appendectomy is an effective alternative to open appendectomy. It is a minimally invasive results in less postoperative pain, less wound infection, early return to normal work and less morbidity compared to open appendectomy. Both surgical methods are safe but there has been a controversy about which surgica...

BACKGROUND Laparoscopic procedures are performed commonly in children. In general, the cost containment of laparoscopic surgery in children has not been evaluated. OBJECTIVE To compare the costs of laparoscopic appendectomy with those of open appendectomy. DESIGN Prospective clinical trial between November 1, 1997, and April 30, 2000. For analysis, cost of supplies, operation room use, and ...

BACKGROUND The reported advantages of the laparoscopic approach to appendectomy are shortened hospital stay, less postoperative pain, and earlier return to usual activities (work). However, a prospective, randomized, double-blind trial comparing laparoscopic appendectomy with open appendectomy in active-duty males failed to disclose a benefit of laparoscopic appendectomy with regards to postope...

HYPOTHESIS The incidence of postoperative intra-abdominal abscess is higher after laparoscopic compared with open appendectomy for perforated appendicitis. METHODS A historical cohort study of pediatric patients operated on for suspected appendicitis by open appendectomy or laparoscopic appendectomy compares the incidence of postoperative intra-abdominal abscess for each procedure. SETTING ...

BACKGROUND Although a number of trials have analyzed the outcomes of laparoscopic versus open appendectomy, the clinical advantages, and cost-effectiveness of laparoscopic appendectomy in the management of acute and perforated appendicitis are still not clearly defined. The aim of this study was to examine utilization and outcomes of laparoscopic versus open appendectomy using a national admini...

BACKGROUND The objective of the study was to compare the outcomes of patients with generalised purulent peritonitis from complicated appendicitis diagnosed intraoperatively who were managed laparoscopically to those managed via the open approach in a single institution. METHOD Data were collected from all cases admitted at Sebokeng Hospital, Johannesburg, over the past two years (2008 and 200...