Comparison between open and laparoscopic appendectomy in non-complicated appendicitis.

Background/objective: An extensive web search failed to provide studies from Puerto Rico regarding whether open (OA) or laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) should be performed for non-complicated appendicitis. Our goal is to compare these techniques in terms of time at operating room (OR), length of surgery, hospital stay, pain medication requirements, in-hospital complications and readmissions.

Methods: 126 patients (64 OA; 62 LA) with non-complicated appendicitis were studied retrospectively.