Comparing laparoscopic appendectomy to open appendectomy in managing generalised purulent peritonitis from complicated appendicitis: the uncharted path.

Background: The objective of the study was to compare the outcomes of patients with generalised purulent peritonitis from complicated appendicitis diagnosed intraoperatively who were managed laparoscopically to those managed via the open approach in a single institution.

Method: Data were collected from all cases admitted at Sebokeng Hospital, Johannesburg, over the past two years (2008 and 2009) with an intraoperative diagnosis of generalised purulent peritonitis from complicated appendicitis. Cases managed laparoscopically or by the open approach were analysed.

Attitudes of black South Africans to living related kidney transplantation.

Unlabelled: Between September 1992 and April 2003, 96 patients in chronic renal failure had 134 potential related living donors. The aim of this study was to determine the factors that influence living related kidney transplantation among black South Africans.

Methods: Potential recipients and donors were screened for suitability to donate or receive kidneys.