Comparison of Open and Laparoscopic Appendectomy in Pediatric Population

A total of 100 children presenting with acute appendicitis were included in this study, In group A, patients were undergone laparoscopic appendectomy. In group B, patients were undergone open appendectomy. During surgery, operative time was noted. After surgery, patients were shifted to surgical wards and were followed-up there till discharge. Patients were followed regularly by the researcher for mean post-operative pain at 24 hours. At discharge, hospital stay was noted. Then patients followed up in outpatient department for 10 days for any evidence of wound infection.