Comparative Study of Laparoscopic Versus Open Appendectomy in Children
Comparative Study of Laparoscopic Versus Open Appendectomy in Children
The study intends to compare the results of two surgical methods to remove the appendix in
 children with appendicitis. Specifically, up to 500 children over 3 years will be placed in
 two groups where the only difference in treatment is open or laparoscopic (scope) operation.
 Each group will be tracked for their baseline characteristics, events during operation and
 recovery, pain medication requirements, duration of hospital stay, and patient/family
 satisfaction.

 The investigators hypothesize that their will be no difference in the parameters measured
 between the techniques of appendix removal.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  All children under the age of 18 years with diagnosed appendicitis

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  Refusal of consent

 -  Primary language other than English or Spanish.