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Laparoscopic appendicectomy (LA) is the surgical technique used by many surgeons. The aims of this study were to define our unit\u2019s negative appendicectomy rate and compare the outcomes associated with removal of a normal appendix with those for acute appendicitis in patients having LA.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title><jats:p>A single\u2010centre retrospective case note review of patients undergoing LA for suspected acute appendicitis was performed. Patients were divided into positive and negative appendicectomy groups based on histology results. The positive group was subdivided into uncomplicated and complicated (perforated and\/or gangrenous) appendicitis. Outcomes were compared between groups.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>There were 1413 patients who met inclusion criteria, 904\u00a0in the positive group and 509\u00a0in the negative group, an overall negative appendicectomy rate of 36.0%. 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