Table 1 Comparison between laparoscopic and open groups in regard to baseline characteristics of the patients
From: Outcome and quality of life in obese patients underwent laparoscopic vs. open appendectomy
Variables | Lap group (n = 29) | Open group (n = 29) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
Age (years), mean ± SD | 48.95 ± 8.49 | 48.12 ± 11.06 | 0.96 |
Gender, n (%) | |||
Male | 12 (40) | 10 (34.5) | 0.29 |
Female | 17 (60) | 19 (65.5) | |
BMI | |||
Obese class I (30–34.9 kg/m2) | 19 (65.5) | 17 (58.6) | 0.76 |
Obese class II (35–39.9 kg/m2) | 7 (24.1) | 10(34.4) | |
Obese class III (Morbidly obese) (≥ 40 kg/m2) | 3 (10.4) | 2 (6.8) | |
Chronic illness, n (%) | |||
Absent | 19 (65.6) | 20 (69) | 0.54 |
Present | 10 (34.4) | 9 (31) | |
Hypertension | 6 (20.6) | 7 (24.1) | |
Diabetes | 8 (27.5) | 4 (13.7) | |
IHD | 0 (0) | 2 (6.8) | |
Symptoms | |||
Rt. iliac fossa pain | 27 (93.1) | 29 (100) | 0.957 |
Anorexia | 25 (86.2) | 23 (79.3) | 0.220 |
Nausea and vomiting | 10 (34.4) | 14 (48.2) | 0.140 |
Fever | 19 (65.5) | 23 (79.3) | 0.091 |
Rebound tenderness | 28 (96.5) | 29 (100) | 1.00 |
Hemoglobin (gm/ dl) | 12.32 ± 1.12 | 11.86 ± 3.31 | 0.16 |
TLC | 12.42 ± 4.87 | 11.39 ± 1.28 | 0.26 |
The degree of appendicitis | |||
Normal (negative appendectomy) | 3 (10.4%) | 2 (6.8%) | |
Non-complicated Acute appendicitis | 22 (75.9%) | 23 (79.3%) | |
Complicated (total) | 4 (13.7%) | 4 (13.7%) | |
Perforated | 2 | 1 | |
Gangrenous | 2 | 3 |