Daytime versus nighttime appendectomy in term of complications and clinical outcomes: a meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Appendicitis is one of the most common acute surgical conditions globally. However, the association between nighttime appendectomy and patients' morbidity and mortality is unclear. This study aims to compare outcomes following nighttime versus daytime appendectomy.

Methods

The PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science databases up to March 26, 2024 (updated on July 1, 2024) were searched. The primary outcomes were postoperative complications and mortality. Secondary outcomes included intraoperative complications, reoperation, readmission, conversion to laparotomy, hospital stay and operation time. Mean difference (MD) or odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals were calculated.

Results

Fifteen studies totaling 33,596 patients were included.

SUBMITTER: Tang G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11324736 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature