Korean J Obstet Gynecol.  2011 May;54(5):236-240. 10.5468/KJOG.2011.54.5.236.

A comparison of laparoscopic versus open appendectomy during pregnancy

• Min JW
• Kang YD

• KMID: 2078017
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5468/KJOG.2011.54.5.236

Abstract

OBJECTIVE
Laparoscopic appendectomy in pregnancy has not been considered the preferred procedure in appendicitis until recently. The aim of this study was to evaluate the safety of laparoscopic appendectomy during pregnancy as compared with open appendectomy during pregnancy.
METHODS
Between January 2003 and June 2010, 65 pregnant women underwent appendectomy for suspected acute appendicitis at the department of surgery, Dankook University Hospital. There were 49 patients in the open appendectomy group (OA group) and 16 patients in the laparoscopic group (LA group). We reviewed the charts of pregnant patients who went through an open and laparoscopic appendectomy.
RESULTS
There were no significant differences in the length of the surgery, the hospital stay and the complication rate between the LA and OA groups. There were no significant differences between the two groups for pregnancy outcome. There were no fetal losses or abortions.
CONCLUSION
Laparoscopic appendectomy is safe during pregnancy and is associated with good maternal and fetal outcome.

Keyword

Pregnancy; Acute appendicitis; Laparoscopic appendectomy; Open appendectomy

MeSH Terms

Appendectomy
Appendicitis
Female
Humans
Length of Stay
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Outcome
Pregnant Women

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