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September 12, 2025CureusOpen Access

Outcomes of the Use of Pelvic Drain Post-laparoscopic Appendicectomy for Complicated Appendicitis: A Two-Year Single Centre Audit Experience

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ABA A BakrJTJames TsejimeEHEllie Herniman

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Overview

Retrospective audit reveals outcomes for patients with pelvic drains during laparoscopic appendicectomy, indicating potential morbidity.

Key Points

  • The use of pelvic drains in laparoscopic appendicectomy increases average hospital stays significantly.
  • Readmission rates were lower in patients with pelvic drains compared to those without, at 13% versus 52%.
  • Postoperative collections occurred in 7% of patients with drains while 20% in those without drains.
  • Case-by-case selection of pelvic drains is critical to improve surgical outcomes in complicated appendicitis.

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Bakr et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d41da8713b0b5dfea66e59https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.92097
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