Complicated Appendicitis Complication Rates | KK Women's and Children's Hospital

KKH's Children's Surgery Centre, is the largest centre for paediatric surgery in Singapore. We manage a wide range of surgical conditions in children — from newborns and premature infants to those under 18 years old.

Our Services Include:

General paediatric surgery
Neonatal surgery
Corrective surgery for congenital deformities
Paediatric urology
Paediatric surgical oncology
Paediatric hepatobiliary surgery
Minimally invasive surgery
Day surgery

Clinics at the Children’s Surgery Centre:

General Paediatric Surgery
Paediatric Urology
Urology Transition Clinic
Urobio Clinic
Wound Clinic

Multidisciplinary Clinics:

Vascular Malformation
Spina Bifida
Liver Clinic
Bowel Management Clinic
Neurofibromatosis

Complicated Appendicitis Complication Rates¹

Up to a third of acute appendicitis cases that present to KKH would have had already burst (“perforated”) at presentation. This can typically result in a higher rate of complications compared to simple non-perforated appendicitis, the most significant complications being deep-seated surgical site infections such as intra-abdominal or pelvic abscesses, that may require further interventions. The rate of such complications occurring in KKH has been rated as exemplary¹ by international benchmarking authorities, when ranked against complication rates encountered for this condition in other hospitals around the world, which reflects meticulous intra-operative technique as well as excellent post-operative management.

Conclusion

In the unfortunate event that a child develops acute appendicitis, KKH offers timely, expert care and is well-equipped to handle such emergencies safely and efficiently.

Benchmarks:

ACS NSQIP Pediatric Semi-Annual Report July 2022, July 2023 and July 2024

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