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October 3, 2025Open Access

Comparison of Open Appendectomy Versus Laparoscopic Appendectomy in Obese Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial

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MRMuhammad RamzanMAM. AsimSKSidrah Khan

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Overview

Randomized controlled trial reveals laparoscopic appendectomy improves outcomes in obese patients with acute appendicitis, indicating better recovery and fewer complications.

Key Points

  • Laparoscopic appendectomy results in less postoperative pain and shorter hospital stay for obese patients.
  • Patients undergoing laparoscopic appendectomy experienced fewer wound complications compared to those with open appendectomy.
  • Operative time was longer for laparoscopic appendectomy, but the benefits outweighed this drawback for obese patients.
  • Statistical analysis confirmed significant differences in outcomes across varied subgroups, including age and co-morbidities.

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Ramzan et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68e02f34f0e39f13e7fa2111https://doi.org/10.71000/kks7va83
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