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01-06-2006 | Original Article

Laparoscopic appendectomy in the elderly

Authors: Y.-C. Wang, H.-R. Yang, P.-K. Chung, L.-B. Jeng, R.-J. Chen

Published in: Surgical Endoscopy | Issue 6/2006

Abstract

Background

This study aimed to compare the outcomes of laparoscopic and open appendectomy among the elderly.

Methods

Data on 53 elderly patients with a diagnosis of suspected appendicitis were prospectively collected and retrospectively reviewed. Among these patients, 24 had undergone laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) and 29 had undergone open appendectomy (OA). The indications for either method were based on the patient’s choice.

Results

No statistically significant difference in operative time was found between the LA (70 ± 28 min) and OA (60 ± 22 min) groups. There was no statistically significant difference in lengths of hospital stay between the LA (4.8 ± 3.0 days) and OA (5.0 ± 3.1 days) groups, and there was a statistically significant difference in the postoperative analgesic doses between the LA (0.5 ± 0.3 doses) and OA (1.7 ± 1.5 doses) groups. No conversion of laparoscopic to open surgery was necessary, and no intraabdominal abscesses developed.

Conclusion

According to this study, LA is as safe and effective as OA for the elderly. Furthermore, it significantly reduces postoperative wound pain.

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Title: Laparoscopic appendectomy in the elderly
Authors: Y.-C. Wang
H.-R. Yang
P.-K. Chung
L.-B. Jeng
R.-J. Chen
Publication date: 01-06-2006
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Surgical Endoscopy / Issue 6/2006
Print ISSN: 0930-2794
Electronic ISSN: 1432-2218
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-005-0658-8

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Laparoscopic appendectomy in the elderly

Abstract

Background

Methods

Results

Conclusion

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Methods

Results

Conclusion

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