Summary:
Background: The authors compare open and
laparoscopic appendicectomy in a randomized fashion
with an object to define benefit of laparoscopic procedure
if any.
Methods: Patients of acute appendicitis were randomized
to either laparoscopic(n=62) or open (n=58)
appendicectomy . Operation time, per-operative findings,
concomitant and or other pathological lesions,
postoperative pain, rescue narcotic analgesia required,
negative appendicectomy rate, hospital stay and
complications were noted.