Comparison of Psychic Trauma Degree after Operation between Laparoscopic Appendectomy and Open Appendectomy in Treatment of Acute Appendicitis With Children

Objective: To compare the Psychic Trauma Degree of laparoscopic appendectomy(LA) versus open appendectomy(OA) in the treatment of acute appendicitis in children.Methods:A total of 40 children between 2 and 14 years old with acute appendicitis who were divided by LA(LA group,n=20) and OA(OA group,n=20) by their will.To observe incidence rate of fussiness、depression incidence rate、incidence rate of night terrors and insomnia、dread of dressing a wound again、time of attending physical activities about LA and OA after operation.Results:There is significant difference between the two groups about incidence rate of fussiness、dread of dressing a wound again、time of attending physical activities.(P 0.05),In comparison LA group and OA group in depression incidence rate、incidence rate of night terrors and insomnia has no difference.Conclusion:LA has significant advantages in treating appendicitis about psychic trauma degree.