APPENDICITIS

This study looked at whether giving fewer antibiotics after appendicitis surgery could lower the risk of side effects from the drugs while still keeping patients safe. Researchers studied 657 adults who had their appendix removed. The goal was to find the right balance between pr…

This study looked at whether aromatherapy (using scents) or acupressure (applying pressure to specific points on the body) can reduce pain and improve sleep in 100 children aged 6 to 12 after abdominal surgeries like appendix or hernia repair. Researchers measured pain and sleep …

This study tested a gentler type of keyhole surgery for removing the appendix, called low impact laparoscopy (LIL). It uses smaller incisions and lower gas pressure in the belly compared to standard laparoscopy. The goal was to see if this method reduces pain after surgery and he…

This study tested whether a special cold therapy device could reduce pain in children after appendix removal. 52 kids participated, and the researchers measured pain scores and how much morphine they needed. The goal was to see if cold therapy could be a safe, drug-free way to ma…

This study tested a special care plan called Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) in 82 children who had their appendix removed. The plan included steps before, during, and after surgery to help them recover quicker. Results showed that children on the ERAS plan had shorter hos…