Pregnant patients requiring appendectomy: comparison between open and laparoscopic approaches in NY State

ConclusionsThe laparoscopic approach resulted in a shorter LOS. Although fetal demise only occurred in the laparoscopic group, these results were not significant (p value  = 0.255). Our large population-based study further supports current guidelines that laparoscopic appendectomy may offer benefits over open surgery for pregnant patients in any trimester due to reduced time in the hospital and fetal and maternal outcomes comparable to open appendectomy.Graphic abstract
Source: Surgical Endoscopy - Category: Surgery Source Type: research