Status of Day Care Laparoscopic Appendectomy in Developing Countries

Table 1

Patient selection criteria.

Inclusion	Exclusion
Uncomplicated symptomatic appendicitis, that is, without abscess, perforation, sepsis, and phlegmon formation.; Medically fit and stable patients {ASA I, II, III (well controlled)}.; Well motivated and psychologically/mentally stable.	Multiple comorbid diseases, coagulation disorders, and adverse anaesthetic history.; Suspected/proven malignancy.; ASA III (uncontrolled) or IV.; Unavailability of competent adult to accompany the patient.; Age <14 and >60years.; Body mass index >35.; Long distance from home (> 30min travel)