The comparative study of life quality in patients after laparoscopic appendectomy and open appendectomy / 中国基层医药

ABSTRACT

Objective To evaluate the life quality in patients who underwent laparoscopic appendectomy resection and open appendectomy resection for choledocholithiasis.Methods A survey was made on 30 patients who underwent laparoscopic appendectomy resection and 30 patients who underwent open appendectomy resection.The quality of life was measured with the Gastrointestinal quality of life index (GIQLI) preoperation and 2,5,10,16 weeks after the operation.Results There were no significant difference in the GIQLI scores.The GIQLI scores were 121,115,126,131,and 133 respectively in preoperation and 2,5,10,and 16 weeks after laparoscopic appendectomy resection.The scores of GIQLI were 122,109,120,127,and 129 respectively in preoperation and 2,5,10,and 16 weeks after open appendectomy resection.Conclusion The GIQLI scores from laparoscopic appendectomy resection group is better than that from the open appendectomy resection group.