Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews· 2018· Review
Laparoscopic versus open surgery for suspected appendicitis
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Short summary
Laparoscopic surgery for appendicitis may lead to less postoperative pain and fewer wound infections compared to open surgery, though evidence is based on older data.
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Key points
- Laparoscopic surgery offers potential benefits over open surgery for appendicitis.
- These benefits include reduced postoperative pain and wound infection rates.
- Laparoscopic surgery may also allow for a faster return to normal activities.
- This is an update to a review originally published in 2010.
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Abstract
The removal of the acute appendix is one of the most frequently performed surgical procedures. Open surgery associated with therapeutic efficacy has been the treatment of choice for acute appendicitis. However, in consequence of the evolution of endoscopic surgery, the operation can also be performed with minimally invasive surgery. Due to smaller incisions, the laparoscopic approach may be associated with reduced postoperative pain, reduced wound infection rate, and shorter time until return to normal activity.This is an update of the review published in 2010.
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