Table 4.

Indications for Open Appendectomy in 14 Patients

Reason for Conversion	Patients
Retrocaecal perforation of appendix base	2
Extensive adhesions from previous laparotomies	4
Difficulty in identifying perforated appendix	4
Peritonitis with septic shock* from perforated appendix	4

^*All 4 patients needed upfront lower midline laparotomy.