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.
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.
Authors: K Kliuchanok; W Keßler; I Partecke; U Walschus; T Schulze; C D Heidecke; M Patrzyk Journal: Langenbecks Arch Surg Date: 2019-08-24 Impact factor: 3.445
Authors: Lars Ivo Partecke; Wolfram Kessler; Wolfram von Bernstorff; Stephan Diedrich; Claus-Dieter Heidecke; Maciej Patrzyk Journal: Langenbecks Arch Surg Date: 2010-06-26 Impact factor: 3.445
Authors: C Hüttenbrink; G Hatiboglu; T Simpfendörfer; J P Radtke; R Becker; D Teber; B Hadaschik; S Pahernik; M Hohenfellner Journal: Langenbecks Arch Surg Date: 2017-11-02 Impact factor: 3.445