A PROSPECTIVE STUDY OF LAPAROSCOPIC APPENDICECTOMY IN PATIENTS WITH ACUTE APPENDICITIS WITH PERFORATION

Background: Aims Laparoscopic Appendicectomy is the preferred way of managing an appendicitis with perforation. &objectives: This prospective study aims at knowing the role of laparoscopic appendicectomy in acute appendicitis with perforation. Prospective study. General Surgery In patients, Government General Materials & Methods: Study design: Source of study: Hospital, Anantapur. Duration Of study 18 months starting from December 2020 to May 2022. 50. Number of patients: Inclusion criteria- Both males and females of age 12-60 years presenting with signs and symptoms of acute appendicitis with radiological conrmation of appendicular perforation through USG/CT and consenting for treatment. Age above 60 years, acute appendic Exclusion criteria: itis with diffuse peritonitis features and with mass formation, Pregnant females , Patients not giving consent. Data were presented in the form of graphs, tables, pie Results: charts, and bar charts in the form of signs symptoms, radiological evidence, intraoperative ndings, complications and length of stay in hospital. Conclusion: - LA has been more frequently used for perforated appendicitis in adults and children by surgeons experienced in laparoscopy. laparoscopic appendicectomy in patients with perforated appendicitis is advantageous in reducing post operative morbidity and early recovery of the patient. Study proved laparoscopic appendectomy is the BEST approach in perforated appendicitis.