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ArticleJSLS : Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons

Laparoscopic Appendectomy Translates into Less Analgesics and Faster Return to Work in Asia.

Anil Dinkar Rao, Chung Boon Daryl Tan, Reyaz Moiz Singaporewalla Md

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Article in JSLS : Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Anil Dinkar RaoDepartment of Surgery, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, Singapore.
Chung Boon Daryl TanLee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.
Reyaz Moiz Singaporewalla MdDepartment of General Surgery. Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, Singapore.
Khoo Teck Puat Hospital · SGNanyang Technological University · SG

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) is claimed to require less analgesic and allow for a faster return to work. This study examines whether these benefits hold true in Asian patient populations. Methods: A retrospective audit of emergency appendectomies over one year was conducted to study outcomes of postoperative pain, length of stay (LOS), duration of analgesia, and hospitalization leave (HL). A telephone questionnaire evaluated post-discharge analgesic intake, residual symptoms at follow-up, adequacy of HL and opinion on teleconsult reviews. Results: Of the 201 patients, 187 (93%) underwent LA. Presurgery symptoms were significantly longer in the open appendectomy (OA) group (mean: OA 3.79, LA 1.81 days; Conclusion: Majority of LA patients do not need 2 weeks of analgesics and their HL can be shortened for faster return to work thereby realizing the true benefits of minimally invasive surgery. Selected cases can be offered postoperative teleconsultation.

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AppendicitisLaparoscopyAftercareAnalgesicsAppendectomyHumansLength of StayPatient DischargeRetrospective StudiesReturn to WorkTreatment OutcomeAnalgesicsAnalgesiaHospitalisation leaveLaparoscopic appendectomyOpen appendectomyTele-consult

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PMID35815330
PMCPMC9215694
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