Laparoscopic Versus Open Appendectomy

Laparoscopic vs. Open Surgical Procedure in Management of Acute Appendicitis

Comparison of open and laparoscopic appendectomy

Adult patients with presumptive diagnosis of acute appendicitis were were operated by laparoscopic appendectomy or open appendectomy group during a three-year period (between 2007 and 2009).

Inclusion Criteria:

• patients older than 16 years with presumptive diagnosis of acute appendicitis

Exclusion Criteria:Appendectomy performed during diagnostic laparoscopy and incidental appendectomies patients with:

• cirrhosis
• ascites
• coagulation disorder
• diffuse peritonitis
• shock on admission
• large ventral hernia. Appendectomy performed during diagnostic laparoscopy and incidental appendectomies were also excluded