Laparoscopic Versus Open Appendectomy in Pregnancy

The aim of this retrospective trial is to compare surgical and pregnancy outcomes of pregnant patients who underwent laparoscopic or open appendectomy for acute appendicitis.

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Key information

Conditions

Appendicitis Cecal Diseases Digestive System Diseases Gastroenteritis Gastrointestinal Diseases Infections Intestinal Diseases Intraabdominal Infections Pregnancy Loss Pregnancy Preterm

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Observational

Primary location

North Estonia Medical Centre

Tallinn, Estonia

About this study

The aim of this retrospective trial is to compare surgical and pregnancy outcomes of pregnant patients who underwent laparoscopic or open appendectomy for acute appendicitis.

Patients' medical records from 2010-2020 were extracted using billing information of the national health insurance fund of Estonia and ICD-10 codes (pregnancy, appendicitis).

Collected data was stored on RedCap electronic database and analyzed with R Studio.

Two group of patients were compared: pregnant patients who had laparoscopic appendectomy and pregnant patients who had open appendectomy.

Who can participate

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Women with confirmed pregnancy who underwent appendectomy for acute appendicitis.

Exclusion criteria

Women who were not pregnant when having an appendectomy

Treatment and study plan

Appendectomy

Procedure

Appendectomy - laparoscopic or open

Primary outcomes

Obstetrical outcomes

Time frame: Pregnancy loss within 9 months from appendectomy

Pregnancy loss (fetal demise) - rate of cessation of pregnancy before scheduled delivery

Secondary outcomes

Surgical outcomes

Time frame: 30 days after appendectomy

Surgical complications - rate of infectious complications within 30 days after appendectomy

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

North Estonia Medical Centre

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Registry information

Official study title

Laparoscopic Versus Open Appendectomy in Pregnancy. 10 Year Results of Estonian Population.

Important dates

Study start: 2021
Primary completion: 2022
Study completion: 2022
First posted: Jun 24, 2022
Registry last updated: Jun 24, 2022

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