Table 3.

Comparison of postoperative complications between laparoscopic and open appendicectomy groups

	Laparoscopic appendicectomy Group (n = 3) [11.5%]	Open appendicectomy group (n = 7) [43.8%]	P = 0.017
Superficial wound infection [n (%)]	1 (3.8%)	3 (18.7%)
Loose stools [n (%)]	2 (7.7%)	2 (12.5%)
Fecal fistula [n (%)]	0	1 (6.25%)
Subsequent surgery requirement [n (%)]	0	1 (6.25%)