Appendectomy in pediatric patients with synchronous oncologic diagnosis is safe: an analysis using the national surgical quality improvement project, pediatric

This NSQIP study of 28,219 pediatric appendectomy patients found that children actively receiving cancer treatment (n=95) had no increased risk of postoperative wound complications compared to non-cancer patients, despite higher steroid use and lower white blood cell counts. The findings support proceeding with appendectomy in pediatric oncology patients when clinically indicated.