Laparoscopic appendectomy is the preferred approach for appendicitis: a retrospective review of two practice patterns.

Background: This study aimed to compare the results of laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) and open appendectomy (OA).

Methods: A retrospective analysis of 264 patients who underwent appendectomy (155 LA and 109 OA) over an 8-year period was performed. The variables analyzed included patient data (white blood cell count [WBC], duration of symptoms, American Society of Anesthesiology [ASA] score), operating data (length of the procedure and pathology), postoperative data (postoperative complications and length of hospital stay), and total costs.