Retrospective Study Comparing Robotic-Assisted and Laparoscopic Appendectomy Outcomes for Acute Appendicitis in Adults

What this Trial Is About

This research aims to compare short-term outcomes in adults who have undergone emergency or urgent appendectomy for acute appendicitis. The study evaluates two surgical approaches robotic-assisted and laparoscopic appendectomy. It is a retrospective observational study analyzing data collected from 2018 up to 30 days before IRB approval. Participants are divided into two groups one includes about 500 subjects who had robotic-assisted appendectomy, and the other about 500 subjects who had laparoscopic appendectomy. The study collects data in reverse chronological order from the specified timeframe. Both surgical methods are studied as procedures for treating acute appendicitis. Researchers review surgical and recovery information, including operative and procedure times, conversion rates, adverse events, mortality within 30 days, unplanned readmissions and reoperations, blood loss, severity of appendicitis, length of hospital stay, discharge disposition, and blood transfusions. The study covers the period from surgery until discharge and up to 30 days afterward, focusing on short-term outcomes.

Retrospective Acute Care Appendectomy Study