Abstract
Background: The value of laparoscopic appendectomy remains controversial. Therefore, we investigated the accuracy of diagnostic laparoscopy in detecting acute appendicitis and tested the applicability and safety of stapling appendectomy as a routine procedure.
Methods: Data from 267 consecutive patients with suspicion of acute appendicitis were recorded prospectively.
Results: Histopathological examination revealed nonperforated and perforated appendicitis in 63.3% and 13.1%, respectively, and no inflammation in 10.8%. Other pathological findings were observed in 12.7%. Diagnostic laparoscopy detected appendicitis with a sensitivity and specificity of 95.6% and 96.6%, respectively; the positive and negative predictive value were 99.5% and 74.3%, respectively. Morbidity was 10.2% in total and 40% for perforated appendicitis. Planned laparoscopic reexploration reduced morbidity by 23.4% in patients with perforated appendicitis and substantial peritonitis. Mortality was 0.4%.
Conclusions: Laparoscopy improves diagnostic accuracy for acute appendicitis and laparoscopic stapling appendectomy is a safe and efficient procedure for all forms of appendicitis.
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Wagner, M., Aronsky, D., Tschudi, J. et al. Laparoscopic stapler appendectomy. Surg Endosc 10, 895–899 (1996). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00188478
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