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Research Journal of Medical Sciences

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Comparative Study of Patient Outcomes and Complications in Appendectomy: Laparoscopic vs. Open Surgical Techniques

Santhosh Babu Chintakindi, Ramesh Lingala, Praveen Mangalagiri and Srikanth Jukuru
Page: 267-271 | Received 18 Apr 2024, Published online: 14 Jun 2024

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Abstract

This retrospective comparative study aimed to analyze and compare patient outcomes and complications between laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) and open appendectomy (OA) for acute appendicitis. The study included 100 patients (50 LA, 50 OA) treated at the Department of Surgery, between May 2023 to May 2024. Data on demographics, operative details, postoperative outcomes and complications were collected from medical records. Statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS software. LA demonstrated shorter operative times (mean: 60.5 min) compared to OA (mean: 75.8 min) (p<0.05). Postoperative pain scores were significantly lower in LA (mean VAS score: 3.2) than in OA (mean VAS score: 5.6) (p = 0.021). LA was associated with shorter hospital stays (mean: 2.5 days) compared to OA (mean: 4.1 days) (p = 0.0122). Wound infection rates were lower in LA (6%) than in OA (20%) (p = 0.0223). Additionally, LA resulted in fewer intra‐abdominal abscesses (4% vs. 10%) and bowel obstructions (2% vs. 8%) compared to OA (p<0.05). This study supports the superiority of laparoscopic appendectomy over open appendectomy in terms of shorter operative time, reduced postoperative pain, shorter hospital stays and lower rates of wound infections and other complications. These findings emphasize the benefits of laparoscopic approach in the surgical management of appendicitis.

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Santhosh Babu Chintakindi, Ramesh Lingala, Praveen Mangalagiri and Srikanth Jukuru. Comparative Study of Patient Outcomes and Complications in Appendectomy: Laparoscopic vs. Open Surgical Techniques.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.36478/makrjms.2024.7.267.271
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1815-9346/10.36478/makrjms.2024.7.267.271