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Meta-Analysis
. 2019 Aug:68:40-47.
doi: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2019.06.011. Epub 2019 Jun 18.

Are endoscopic loop ties safe even in complicated acute appendicitis? A systematic review and meta-analysis

Marco Ceresoli  1 , Nicolò Tamini  2 , Luca Gianotti  1 , Marco Braga  1 , Luca Nespoli  3
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Meta-Analysis

Are endoscopic loop ties safe even in complicated acute appendicitis? A systematic review and meta-analysis

Marco Ceresoli et al. Int J Surg. 2019 Aug.
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Abstract

Background: Appendectomy is amongst the most common general surgical procedures and the laparoscopic approach is recognized and recommended by international guidelines as a valid option. The different closure techniques of the appendicular stump constitute a matter of debate since their possible implication in determining postoperative infectious complications. The aim of the present meta-analysis is to compare endostapler versus endoscopic loop ties for stump closure during laparoscopic appendectomy.

Methods: This is a systematic review with meta-analysis of randomized trials and cohort studies comparing endostapler with endoscopic loop ties for the closure of appendicular sump in laparoscopy appendectomy. Subgroup analysis of pediatric patients and patients with complicated appendicitis were performed when data were available. Complicated acute appendicitis was defined as in case of gangrenous/necrotic appendix or perforated appendix. Main outcomes were wound infection rate, intra-abdominal infection rate, length of stay, readmission and reoperation rates.

Results: a total of 5934 patients from 14 studies were included in the analysis. Endostapler was associated with a similar intra-abdominal abscess rate (RR 0.88, 95%C.I. 0.54-1.43) but a lower incidence of wound infection (RR 0.54, 95%C.I. 0.22-0.97) Length of stay, readmission and reoperation rates were similar. In subgroups analysis endostapler reduces significantly the wound infection rate in pediatric patients; no differences in main outcomes were observed in patients with complicated acute appendicitis.

Conclusion: In complicated acute appendicitis the stump closure technique did not affect outcomes; the use of endostapler seems to be associated to a reduction of wound infection rate in pediatric patients with non-complicated acute appendicitis.

Keywords: Acute appendicitis; Appendicular stump; Endoloop; Endostapler; Laparoscopic appendectomy; Meta-analysis.

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