2023
DOI: 10.1097/aog.0000000000005033
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Postoperative Complications of Appendectomy in Gynecologic Laparoscopic Surgery for Benign Indications

Abstract: Concomitant appendectomy in gynecologic laparoscopic surgery for benign indications is associated with increased risk of postoperative complications.

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“…Furthermore, once the appendix has been removed it becomes easier to distinguish between the exclusion of acute appendicitis (AA) and the exacerbation of endometriosis. However, appendectomy in this setting has been associated with high readmission rates [27]. The present study was performed to clarify existing doubts about the potential benefits or necessity of simultaneous appendectomy during surgery for the gynecological disease.…”
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confidence: 95%
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“…Furthermore, once the appendix has been removed it becomes easier to distinguish between the exclusion of acute appendicitis (AA) and the exacerbation of endometriosis. However, appendectomy in this setting has been associated with high readmission rates [27]. The present study was performed to clarify existing doubts about the potential benefits or necessity of simultaneous appendectomy during surgery for the gynecological disease.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 95%
“…According to some authors [12,13], women with endometriosis undergoing surgery should be informed in advance of the potential need for elective appendectomy [26]. Other authors have expressed uncertainty as to whether surgical removal of the appendix is necessary or safe for the treatment of endometriosis [27]. The potential benefits of appendectomy during surgery for endometriosis include the alleviation of chronic pelvic pain, the prevention of future emergent appendectomy, the elimination of appendicitis in patients with endometriosis, and the reduction of costs [28,29].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%