Laparoscopic appendectomy is a reliable alternative for open procedure

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Laparoscopic appendectomy has progressed to become a reliable surgical procedure in recent years. However, there are some pros and cons comparable with open appendectomy. Materials and methods: The results of 91 patients with acute appendicitis who were operated either with laparoscopic or open technique were retrospectively evaluated. Results: Laparoscopic appendectomy was performed in 28 (30.7%) patients, whereas 63 (69.3%) cases underwent open procedure. Two (6.6%) laparoscopic procedures were converted to open because of perforation and anatomical problems. The duration of operation, hospital stay, and rate of complications did not differ among groups (p>0.05). One patient in each group developed intraabdominal abscess. Conclusions: Laparoscopic appendectomy does not increase postoperative complications as previously speculated, and therefore is a reliable alternative for open appendectomy.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• Laparoscopic appendectomy, open appendectomy

Laparoskopik appendektomi açık girişimin güvenilir bir alternatifidir

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Giriş ve amaç: Laparoskopik appendektomi güvenilirliğini kanıtlamış cerrahi tekniklerden biri haline gelmiştir. Ancak açık appendektomi ile kıyaslanabilen avantaj ve dezavantajlar barındırmaktadır. Gereç ve yöntem: Kliniğimizde laparoskopik ve açık yöntemle ameliyat edilmiş 91 akut apandisit olgusu retrospektif olarak değerlendirildi. Bulgular: Olguların 28’ine (%30.7) laparoskopik appendektomi, 63’üne (%69.3) açık appendektomi yapılmıştı. Laparoskopik olarak işleme başlanan 2 (%6.6) olguda perforasyon ve anatomik problemler nedeni ile açığa geçilmişti. Ameliyat süresi, hastanede kalış süresi ve komplikasyonlar açısından gruplar arasında fark yoktu (p > 0.05). Her iki grupta da birer hastada intraabdominal apse gelişmişti. Sonuç: Laparoskopik appendektomi varsayılanın aksine postoperatif komplikasyon riskini arttırmamıştır. Her yönü ile açık appendektominin güvenilir bir alternatifidir.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• Laparoskopik appendektomi, açık appendektomi

Kaynakça

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