COMPLICACIONES DEL SITIO QUIRÚRGICO EN PACIENTES POSTOPERATORIOS DE APENDICECTOMÍA DEL ÁREA DE HOSPITALIZACIÓN DEL HOSPITAL DE ESPECIALIDADES CLÍNICA GUAYAQUIL EN LA CIUDAD DE GUAYAQUIL, 2023

Abstract

Surgical site complications in postoperative appendectomy patients, such as surgical wound infections and intraperitoneal abscesses, pose a significant challenge, particularly in vulnerable patients. This study aimed to assess surgical site complications in postoperative appendectomy patients at the Hospital de Especialidades Clínica Guayaquil. A descriptive cross-sectional quantitative methodology was employed, analyzing 171 patient records from those who underwent either laparoscopic or open appendectomy in 2023. Demographic data, medical history, type of surgery, and postoperative complications were reviewed through clinical records. The results indicated that complications such as fever, wound redness, and seroma were less common in patients who had laparoscopic appendectomy. Patients with diabetes and hypertension showed higher rates of complications, especially fever and seroma. Additionally, middle-aged patients (31-60 years) were at greater risk of complications. In conclusion, comorbidities and age affect the choice of appendectomy type and the risk of postoperative complications, with laparoscopic appendectomy being associated with fewer complications.