ArticleWideochirurgia i inne techniki maloinwazyjne = Videosurgery and other miniinvasive techniques2021
Comparison of intra-abdominal abscess formation after laparoscopic and open appendectomy for complicated and uncomplicated appendicitis: a retrospective study.
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Abstract
introductionAcute appendicitis (AA) is one of the most common causes of acute abdominal pain seen in emergency departments and appendectomy has been the preferred treatment of this disease for decades. Postoperative intra-abdominal abscess (PIAA) complicates 3% to 25% of appendectomies and the risk is highest following complicated appendicitis. However, the risk for intra-abdominal abscess formation after appendectomy is still a matter of debate.
aimTo evaluate PIAA formation after open appendectomy (OA) and laparoscopic appendectomy (LA), in particular in complicated appendicitis. MATERIAL AND
methodsFrom January 2003 to December 2018, records of patients who underwent appendectomy with diagnosis of appendicitis were retrieved from a computer database for analysis.
resultsDuring the study period, 1809 appendectomies were performed in our institution (939 LAs and 850 OAs). Twenty conversion cases were recorded. There was no difference between the incidences of PIAA (LA, 3.73% (35/939) and OA, 3.41% (29/850); p > 0.05). The incidence of PIAA in those with complicated appendicitis was: LA, 11/212 (5.19%) vs. OA 14/198 (7.07%); p > 0.05.
conclusionsThis retrospective study shows that the technique of appendectomy does not appear to affect the incidence of IAAs either in uncomplicated or in complicated appendicitis. However, laparoscopic appendectomy has the advantages of laparoscopic procedures, such as lower hospital stay and earlier return to activities, and should therefore be preferred for acute appendicitis.
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