Advantages comparison of peritoneal drainage versus no drainage after laparoscopic appendectomy for complicated appendicitis: a meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Peritoneal drainage (PD) following laparoscopic appendectomy(LA) has long been considered beneficial for appendicitis patients, especially those with complicated appendicitis. However, recent research has raised doubts about the advantages of PD, as it not only fails to reduce postoperative complications but also prolongs the operative duration and hospital stay and incurs higher medical expenses. Given this controversy, we conducted a meta-analysis to determine whether drainage is necessary after LA for complicated appendicitis. This meta-analysis had registered in PROSPERO(ID: CRD42023472382).

Objective

This study assessed current evidence regarding the efficacy, safety, and potential benefits of drainage versus no drainage following LA for complicated appendici

SUBMITTER: Wu H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11568599 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature