The role of laparoscopy in the management of pediatric appendicitis: a survey of Polish pediatric surgeons

Andrzej Golebiewski; Piotr Czauderna

doi:10.5114/wiitm.2014.47510

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The role of laparoscopy in the management of pediatric appendicitis: a survey of Polish pediatric surgeons

Andrzej Golebiewski

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Piotr Czauderna

Videosurgery Miniinv 2015; 10 (1): 101–106

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/wiitm.2014.47510

Online publish date: 2014/12/04

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Introduction: Despite the increase in use of laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) in recent years, until now no nationwide survey on this issue has been performed in Poland.

Aim: To determine current surgical practice patterns among Polish pediatric surgeons in the treatment of appendicitis in children.

Material and methods: The nationwide survey was conducted in the form of an internet questionnaire asking for information concerning treatment of children suspected of having acute appendicitis in the years 2007–2011. Twenty-seven major pediatric surgical departments in Poland were invited to participate in the study.

Results: The overall survey response rate was 70.37%. Laparoscopic appendectomy was offered in all departments except one. Laparoscopy was used in 33% of cases and was the standard procedure in 4 departments. In 1 center 100% of appendectomies were performed laparoscopically. The 3-port technique was used in all departments. Five centers offered transumbilical laparoscopic extracorporeal appendectomy and 2 centers single-port appendectomy. In LA the mesoappendix was mostly divided using bipolar or monopolar coagulation and the appendix was ligated using endoloops or was clipped. The mean hospitalization time was 3.31 days after laparoscopy and 5.47 days after open appendectomy.

Conclusions: Despite an apparent consensus on some aspects of pediatric appendicitis among Polish pediatric surgeons, significant inconsistency exists in the operative approach. The low rate of LA suggests that LA still remains far from being a standard. Personal experience and preference have a major influence on the choice of operative approach. It is recommended that national guidelines be set up, which could standardize the care for children and training of pediatric surgery residents.

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The role of laparoscopy in the management of pediatric appendicitis: a survey of Polish pediatric surgeons

Andrzej Golebiewski , Piotr Czauderna

appendectomy, survey, clinical guidelines, children

Andrzej Golebiewski

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Piotr Czauderna