Laparoscopic Versus Open Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Versus Open Appendectomy
Comparison of open and laparoscopic appendectomy
Adult patients with presumptive diagnosis of acute appendicitis were were operated by
 laparoscopic appendectomy or open appendectomy group during a three-year period (between 2007
 and 2009).
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  patients older than 16 years with presumptive diagnosis of acute appendicitis

 Exclusion Criteria:Appendectomy performed during diagnostic laparoscopy and incidental
 appendectomies patients with:

 -  cirrhosis

 -  ascites

 -  coagulation disorder

 -  diffuse peritonitis

 -  shock on admission

 -  large ventral hernia. Appendectomy performed during diagnostic laparoscopy and
 incidental appendectomies were also excluded