Conversion rate and risk factors of conversion to open in laparoscopic appendicectomy

• Published in: Annals of coloproctology Vol. 38; no. 6; pp. 409 - 414
• Main Authors: Pushpanathan, Nelson Rao, Hashim, Mohd Nizam Md, Zahari, Zalina, Aziz, Syed Hassan Syed Abd, Zain, Wan Zainira Wan, Ramely, Rosnelifaizur, Wong, Michael Pak-Kai, Mohamad, Ikhwan Sani, Mokhter, Wan Mokhzani Wan, Yahya, Maya Mazuwin, Merican, Siti Rahmah Hashim Isa, Zakaria, Zaidi, Zakaria, Andee Dzulkarnaen
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Korea (South) Korean Society of Coloproctology 01.12.2022
• Subjects: conversion to open; laparoscopic appendicectomy; open appendicectomy; Original; Open appendicectomy; Laparoscopic appendicectomy; Conversion to open

Laparoscopic appendicectomy (LA) has several advantages over conventional open appendicectomy (OA). However, about 5% to 10% of LA patients still need to be converted to open surgery. Identifying risk factors that contribute to conversion to OA allows for early identification of patients who may ben...