Laparoscopic Versus Open Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Versus Open Appendectomy
comparison between laparoscopic and open appendectomy in the management of chronic
 appendicitis
The appendix is a blind-ended tube connected to the cecum, from which it develops in the
 embryo. The most common diseases of the appendix (in humans) are appendicitis and carcinoid
 tumors. Appendicitis is inflammation of the appendix. Symptoms commonly include right lower
 abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and decreased appetite. However, approximately 40% of
 people do not have these typical symptoms . Appendicitis is caused by a blockage of the
 hollow portion of the appendix. This is most commonly due to a calcified "stone" made of
 feces. Inflamed lymphoid tissue from a viral infection, parasites, gallstone, or tumors may
 also cause the blockage. This blockage leads to increased pressures in the appendix,
 decreased blood flow to the tissues of the appendix, and bacterial growth inside the appendix
 causing inflammation. The combination of inflammation, reduced blood flow to the appendix and
 distention of the appendix causes tissue injury and tissue death. If this process is left
 untreated, the appendix may burst, releasing bacteria into the abdominal cavity, leading to
 increased complications. The surgical procedure for the removal of the appendix is called an
 appendicectomy. Appendicectomy can be performed through open or laparoscopic surgery. The
 surgical procedure for the removal of the appendix is called an appendicectomy .
 Appendicectomy can be performed through open or laparoscopic surgery. When the surgeon uses
 the open approach, he makes an incision in the lower right section of the abdomen. Most
 incisions are less than 3 in (7.6 cm) in length. The surgeon then identifies all of the
 organs in the abdomen and examines them for other disease or abnormalities. The appendix is
 located and brought up into the wounds. The surgeon separates the appendix from all the
 surrounding tissue and its attachment to the cecum, and then removes it. The site where the
 appendix was previously attached, the cecum, is closed and returned to the abdomen The muscle
 layers and then the skin are sewn together . When the surgeon performs a laparoscopic
 appendectomy, four incisions, each about 1 in (2.5 cm) in length, are made. One incision is
 near the umbilicus, or navel, and one is between the umbilicus and the pubis. Two other
 incisions are smaller and are on the right side of the lower abdomen. The surgeon then passes
 a camera and special instruments through these incisions. With the aid of this equipment, the
 surgeon visually examines the abdominal organs and identifies the appendix. The appendix is
 then freed from all of its attachments and removed. The place where the appendix was formerly
 attached, the cecum, is stitched. The appendix is removed through one of the incisions. The
 instruments are removed and then all of the incisions are closed . The primary objective of
 this study was to compare the laparoscopic approach and the conventional technique in the
 treatment of chronic Appendicitis.
Inclusion Criteria:

 clinical diagnosis of chronic appendicitis - - -Male or Female patients with chronic
 appendicitis

 -  Patients who are fit for laparoscopy and general anaeshesia

 -  Patients who provide a written informed concent

 -  Patient who agree to provide short term outcome data and agree to provide

 Exclusion Criteria - - -Patients with severe comorbid conditions with high risk for general
 anesthesia.

 -  Patients suffering from an ongoing infections including chest infections .

 -  Patients who didn't give concent .

 -  Children and pregnant women

 -  Cases of complicated appendicitis .