Kathmandu University medical journal (KUMJ)
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Kathmandu Univ Med J (KUMJ) · Jul 2016
Comparative StudyLaparoscopic Appendectomy Versus Open Appendectomy for Acute Appendicitis: A Prospective Comparative Study.
Background Appendicitis is the most common cause for acute abdominal pain. Laparoscopic appendectomy is an effective alternative to open appendectomy. It is a minimally invasive results in less postoperative pain, less wound infection, early return to normal work and less morbidity compared to open appendectomy. ⋯ Surgical site infection in laparoscopic appendectomy and open appendectomy group were 3.8% and 14 % respectively (p< 0.05). Conclusion In laparoscopic appendectomy group, there is lower incidence of wound infection, lesser postoperative analgesic requirement and shorter hospital stay in comparison to open appendectomy. Though, the operative time is more with laparoscopic appendectomy, it can be considered as the gold standard for surgical treatment of acute appendicitis.