Laparoscopic appendectomy for simple and complicated appendicitis in children--safe or risky procedure.

Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech

Department of Pediatric Surgery, Medical University of Silesia, Zabrze, Poland.

Published: February 2008

Objectives: The aim of the study was to present our experience and to assess the advantages of laparoscopic appendectomy, particularly in children with perforated appendicitis.

Materials And Methods: Between 1999 and 2005, 505 laparoscopic appendectomies were performed. In children aged between 2 and 18 years, number, sex, age, histologic type of appendicitis, additional surgical procedures, number and type of complications, time of procedure, and hospitalization were analyzed.

Results: There was no need for conversion even in perforated appendicitis and in technically difficult cases. In 21 (4.16%) children in postoperative period minor complications occurred. Average operating time was 43 minutes. Average hospital stay was 2.4 days.

Conclusions: Laparoscopic appendectomy is good alternative for classic appendectomy, irrespective of the degree of inflammation. Accurate cleaning and rinsing of the abdominal cavity essentially decreases the quantity of complications even in cases with perforated appendicitis. This suggests the expansion of indications toward laparoscopic appendectomy in case of all children with acute appendicitis.

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