Table 1.
Patient demographics
| Variable | Group 1 (n = 35) | Group 2 (n = 35) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sex (male:female) | 18:17 | 22:13 | 0.334 |
| Age (yr) | 40.2 ± 13.6 | 36.0 ± 19.2 | 0.295 |
| ASA PS classification | 0.356 | ||
| I | 30 (85.7) | 27 (77.1) | |
| II | 5 (14.3) | 8 (22.9) | |
| Body mass index (kg/m2) | 22.7 ± 3.2 | 23.1 ± 3.9 | 0.666 |
| Severity of appendicitis | 0.257 | ||
| Suppurative | 22 (62.9) | 28 (80.0) | |
| Perforated/gangrenous | 10 (28.6) | 6 (17.1) | |
| Abscessa | 3 (8.6) | 1 (2.9) | |
| Preoperative WBC (/μL) | 12,278.6 ± 3,978.0 | 11,982.9 ± 3,864.0 | 0.755 |
| Preoperative CRP (mg/L) | 3.2 ± 5.5 | 3.3 ± 5.6 | 0.931 |
Values are presented as number only, mean±standard deviation, or number (%).
Group 1, single-incision laparoscopic appendectomy with multimodal analgesic approach; group 2, conventional laparoscopic appendectomy with multimodal analgesic approach. ASA, American Society of Anesthesiologists; PS, physical status; WBC, white blood cell; CRP, C-reactive protein.
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Periappendiceal abscess.