Clinical Outcomes of Laparoscopic Appendectomy: A Retrospective Study

Abstract

Introduction: Appendectomy, being the most common abdominal surgery performed in emergency basis, is performed by open or laparoscopic approach. The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical outcomes of laparoscopic appendectomy.

Methods: This is a retrospective observational study from November 2018 to September 2020 involving 408 cases who underwent laparoscopic appendectomy. The outcomes evaluated were length of the hospital stay, intraoperative and postoperative complications like wound infection, intraabdominal abscess and conversion rate.

Results: A total of 408 cases, 218 males and 190 females were included. The conversion rate was 6(1.4%), the average length of the hospital stay was 2.27 days. The incidence of port site infection was 3 (0.7%) and intraabdominal abscess 2(0.5%).

Conclusion: Laparoscopic appendectomy is feasible, safe procedure with less postoperative complications and shorter hospital days.