Since appendicitis was first described over a century ago, appendectomy has been the gold standard of treatment. It is among the most commonly performed surgeries in the United States and globally. Appendectomy is a relatively safe procedure, with a mortality rate ranging from 0.09% to 0.24 %, and serves as the definitive treatment for appendicitis. Open and laparoscopic surgery are the two approaches used to perform appendectomies. In recent years, rates of laparoscopic surgery have surpassed that of open surgery in both nonperforated and perforated appendicitis. Laparoscopic appendectomy is the preferred treatment for specific populations with unique considerations, such as pregnant women, pediatric patients, older adults, and individuals with obesity. Laparoscopic appendectomy is associated with decreased wound infection rates, length of hospital stay, and morbidity and mortality rates. This activity reviews appendectomies and highlights the role of the interprofessional team in evaluating and treating patients who undergo appendectomy.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/139476
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: IPCE Credits: 1.5 hours
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.5 hours
Nursing: 1.5 hours
Pharmacy: 1.5 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABA - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABA)
ABTS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABTS)
ABIM - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABP - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP)
ABTS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABTS) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: Adolescent Medicine, Ambulatory/Outpatient, General Operative Anesthesia, General Pediatrics, General Surgery, GI (incl. Liver, Pancreas, Bilary), Hospital Medicine, Internal Medicine, Non-Thoracic Surgery, Obstetric Anesthesia, Pediatric Anesthesia, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Pediatric Surgery, Surgical Critical Care, Surgical Pathology