Early versus delayed laparoscopic appendectomy for acute uncomplicated appendicitis in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Iftikhar Khan, Soban Ali Qasim, Haris Mumtaz Malik, Muhammad Hamza, Umna Bhatti, FNU Sawaira, Syeda Wania Haider, Saad Khan, Ehsanullah Alokozay, Muhammad Abdullah Ali, Fariha Hasan, Muhammad Riyyan · 2025
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Appendix surgery is urgent, but whether a short delay harms adults with simple appendicitis has been debated. Iftikhar Khan and co-authors pooled the evidence in this 2025 review and meta-analysis. They searched major databases through October twenty twenty-four for trials and cohort studies comparing early with delayed keyhole surgery.
Six studies were included, one trial and five cohorts. Outcomes such as complications, operating time, and hospital stay were compared between the timing groups. Hospitals face real pressure to delay some cases to daytime hours or to clear backlogs. A pooled answer helps surgeons and managers judge how much delay is safe for uncomplicated cases, and which patients should never wait.
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| CREATOR | Iftikhar Khan, Soban Ali Qasim, Haris Mumtaz Malik, Muhammad Hamza, Umna Bhatti, FNU Sawaira, Syeda Wania Haider, Saad Khan, Ehsanullah Alokozay, Muhammad Abdullah Ali, Fariha Hasan, Muhammad Riyyan |
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| YEAR | 2025 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 22 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |