Observational analysis shows significant differences in complications and operative time between open and laparoscopic appendectomy.
The study aimed to compare two types of appendectomy regarding complications. Materials and Methods: A total of 90 Patients older than 12 years, attending AL-Yarmouk Teaching Hospital, in Baghdad, for the period from January to March 2021, with acute appendicitis (based on clinical, laboratory and ultrasonography, examination and investigation), were randomized to open and laparoscopic appendectomy and analyzed for the outcomes. Results: About 90 patients were randomized to 60 patients for open and 30 for the laparoscopic approach. The two groups were close in their mean ages. The analgesia and minor complications were more in the open group, while operative time was longer in the laparoscopic group. Conclusion: the laparoscopic approach is an effective procedure with many advantages compared to open operation and a better outcome. Significant association was found between the type of operation and some factors, such as analgesia, return to activity and minor complications.
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