Pelvic sepsis following laparoscopic appendicectomy versus open appendicectomy: a retrospective study of 648 cases

Authors

  • Hannah L. Adams Warwickshire Surgical Research Group, Coventry, CV2 2DX
  • Sheik S. Jaunoo Oxford University Hospitals, Oxford, OX3 7LE

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20150494

Keywords:

Laparoscopic appendicectomy, Open appendicectomy, Pelvic sepsis, Appendicitis

Abstract

Background:The purpose of this retrospective study was to evaluate the development of postoperative pelvic collections following Laparoscopic Appendicectomy (LA) and Open Appendicectomy (OA).

Methods:A retrospective analysis of all patients undergoing emergency appendicectomy between February 2010 and January 2012 at a single UK tertiary care referral centre were considered for inclusion in this study. Data collection was undertaken and analysed using descriptive statistics.

Results:Of the 648 appendicectomies (361 male, 287 female), 177 were performed laparoscopically. Histology confirmed appendicitis in 484 patients. There were 19 cases of pelvic sepsis (LA n=2, OA n=17), not statistically significant (p=0.1184).

Conclusions:Laparoscopic appendicectomy is a safe operative procedure and is not associated with an increased risk of pelvic sepsis.

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