Abstract
Background: The purpose of this retrospective study was to evaluate the development of postoperative pelvic collections following Laparoscopic Appendicectomy (LA) and Open Appendicectomy (OA). Methods: A retrospective analysis of all patients undergoing emergency appendicectomy between February 2010 and January 2012 at a single UK tertiary care referral centre were considered for inclusion in this study. Data collection was undertaken and analysed using descriptive statistics. Results: Of the 648 appendicectomies (361 male, 287 female), 177 were performed laparoscopically. Histology confirmed appendicitis in 484 patients. There were 19 cases of pelvic sepsis (LA n=2, OA n=17), not statistically significant (p=0.1184). Conclusions: Laparoscopic appendicectomy is a safe operative procedure and is not associated with an increased risk of pelvic sepsis.
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