Comparative Study of Laparoscopic vs Open Surgery for Appendectomy: Outcomes, Complications, and Recovery Times

Introduction: Perforated appendicitis is an acute illness that requires emergent surgery. Open appendectomy (OA) or laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) is common procedure for appendicitis. While LA has grown in use and application as a surgical procedure and it is less invasive, there are still debates regarding its efficacy over OA especially for perforated appendicitis. Methods: Participants were patients diagnosed with perforated appendicitis who underwent either open OA or LA surgery, according to the type of research. The primary assessed outcomes were the surgical time of operation being conducted, length of stay in hospital as well as recovery time. The experimenters conducted the research for a time period of 1 year. Results: The rate of postoperative infections increased in the patients who had open surgery compared with laparoscopic surgery. Hospital time of stay for both the types of surgeries was comparable. The mean time for laparoscopic surgery was significantly less than the traditional open technique of surgery. Conclusion: LA has benefits such as fewer hospital days and faster recovery in instances of perforated appendix, though there may be a higher risk for the development form intra-abdominal abscess. It also remains a viable alternative, especially for those at risk of complications. Further prospective studies are needed to aim at a more objective selection between OA and LA.