Patient Outcomes in Laparoscopic Appendectomy With Acute Surgical Care Model Compared to Traditional Call.

Introduction: Shift-based models for acute surgical care (ACS), where surgical emergencies are treated by a dedicated team of surgeons working shifts, without a concurrent elective practice, are becoming more common nationwide. We compared the outcomes for appendectomy, one of the most common emergency surgical procedures, between the traditional (TRAD) call and ACS model at the same institution during the same time frame.

Methods: A retrospective review of patients who underwent laparoscopic appendectomy for acute appendicitis during 2017-2018.