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Background: Open appendectomy has been the conventional choice of treatment for acute appendicitis. However, nowadays laparoscopic approach is emerging for the benefits it provides, like lesser postoperative pain and lesser duration of hospital stay, but at the cost of higher expenses and longer operative duration. Methods: A retrospective cohort study was done at Shree Birendra Hospital from January 2018 to December 2021, with a total study population of 450 participants (300 in open appendectomy and 150 in laparoscopic appendectomy). Preoperative. Intraoperative and postoperative parameters were compared and analyzed between two groups using SPSS-25. Results: The mean age was 26.72 ± 9.70 in the open appendectomy (OA) and years 23.89 ± 6.32 in the laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) group. (p = 0.010) There was a significant difference between the mean operative time (46.08 ± 13.10 min in OA and 56.86 ± 11.70 min in LA, p = 0.000), length of hospital stay (1.28 ± 0.80 days in OA and 1.07 ± 0.25 days in LA, p = 0.000), course of oral analgesics (3.55 ± 0.68 days in OA and 3.00 days in LA p = 0.000) between OA groups and LA groups, while the total number of complications was less in the LA group however there was no statistically significant difference postoperative complications (p = 0.124) between the two groups in the surgical findings. Conclusion: All in all, the laparoscopic approach is a better option for uncomplicated appendicitis due to its less postoperative pain and shorter duration of hospital stay.
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Xanthogranulomatous cholecystitis (XGC) is an uncommon type of chronic cholecystitis. Clinical presentation, laboratory findings, and radiological analysis mimic gallbladder carcinoma. A definitive diagnosis is made by histological study. Cholecystectomy, along with adjuncts as required, is performed for management. Case Presentation: We present a case of a 67-year-old female who was planned for interval cholecystectomy for gallstone pancreatitis. Her clinical, laboratory and radiological findings were suggestive of cholelithiasis and was planned for laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Her intraoperative findings mimicked gallbladder carcinoma. The surgery was aborted, and a biopsy was sent for histopathological analysis. XGC was diagnosed, and the patient underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy with no postoperative complications during the 6-month follow-up period. Discussion: XGC is a rare disorder resulting from chronic inflammation of the gallbladder. There is the presence of xanthogranuloma with predominant lipid-laden macrophages in the gallbladder wall along with fibrosis. Clinical presentation, laboratory findings, and radiological analysis mimic gallbladder carcinoma. Ultrasonography usually shows diffuse wall thickening of the gallbladder, intramural hypoechoic nodules, unclear liver and gallbladder interface, and the presence of gallstones. The final diagnosis is made by histopathological analysis. Laparoscopic or open cholecystectomy, along with adjuncts as required, is performed for management with a low postoperative complication rate. Conclusion: XGC is a rare, benign disease that is often confused with gallbladder cancer before histological analysis. XGC can be managed with laparoscopic cholecystectomy with minimal postoperative complications.
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Although risk factors such as cholelithiasis and vaso-occlusive crises exist in sickle cell disease, acute pancreatitis and its recurrence are considered rare complications manifesting as acute abdomen. Case Presentation: A 33-year-old female with sickle cell disease and established cholelithiasis presented to the center with acute abdomen. After examination, investigation, and contrast enhanced computed tomography, acute pancreatitis was diagnosed. Conservative management was done and cholecystectomy was planned but delayed due to low hemoglobin. In the interval she presented again with similar features and diagnosed with of recurrence. After conservative management and after optimization of patient's hemodynamic status, laparoscopic cholecystectomy was finally performed. Postoperative period and follow-up visit after 2 months were uneventful. Clinical Discussion: As the features of pancreatitis and vaso-occlusive crisis are similar, the former should be considered as a differential diagnosis of acute abdomen in sickle cell patients. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is the treatment of choice for symptomatic cholelithiasis in these patients. However, some issues related to management such as preoperative transfusion and prophylactic cholecystectomy are still debated. This uncertainty caused delay in surgery which may have contributed to the recurrence of pancreatitis in our patient. As the risk of recurrence is possible after the first attack, standard guidelines are required for the definite management of the cause. Conclusion: This case report adds to the limited literature on recurrent acute pancreatitis in sickle cell patients and points out the need for studies on developing management guidelines in such patients and need for prophylactic treatment.
