Readmission and reoperation rates following negative diagnostic laparoscopy for clinically suspected appendicitis: The “normal” appendix should not be removed – A retrospective cohort study

Abstract

There was a low rate of appendicitis after a previous negative diagnostic laparoscopy. Therefore, based on results from the current study, we do not consider that it is necessary to remove a macroscopic normal appendix during laparoscopy for clinically suspected appendicitis. The high readmission rate warrants the need for further investigation or follow-up.