Study of laparoscopic versus open appendectomy / 中国基层医药

ABSTRACT

Objective To compare the treatment effect of laparoscopic appendectomy(LA)and open appendectomy(OA).To investigate the worth of endoscopic technology in LA.Methods 123 cases of LA and 989 cases of OA performed were studied retrospectively.The clinical data of two groups were summarized,contrasted and analyzed respectively.Results The times of operation,taking food and hospitalization in LA group were obviously shorter than those in OA group.The postoperative pain and the rate of incision infection in LA group were obviously superior to those in OA group.While the cost of hospitalization in LA was obviously higher than that of OA.Conclusion LA have advantages of minimal invasion,quicker recovery.safety and reliability,has significant advantages in treaing appendicitis and should be promoted.