Perioperative outcomes of laparoscopic or open appendectomy in pregnant women
| Outcome | Group; mean ± SD* | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LA, n = 22 | OA, n = 39 | ||
| Operation time, min | 44.2 ± 16.4 | 47.3 ± 14.7 | 0.48 |
| Time to first flatus, d | 2.4 ± 0.4 | 4.0 ± 1.7 | 0.034 |
| Time to oral intake, d | 2.3 ± 1.6 | 4.1 ± 1.9 | 0.023 |
| Postoperative LOS, d | 4.2 ± 2.9 | 6.9 ± 3.7 | 0.043 |
| Complication rate, n (%) | 1 (4.5) | 2 (5.1) | 0.76 |
LA = laparoscopic appendectomy; LOS = length of stay in hospital; OA = open appendectomy; SD = standard deviation.
↵* Unless otherwise indicated.