Intra-operative reasons for conversion recorded by primary surgeon.

Table 2: Intra-operative reasons for conversion recorded by primary surgeon.

Intra-operative grading for appendicitis
	SAGS^¥ score	No. cases
Purulent appendicitis with free pus	3	9
Perforated appendix	4	8
Abscess near appendix	2	2
Intra-operative technical factors
Adhesions - previous surgery		3
- inflammatory		14
Technical difficulty		12
Difficulty mobilizing appendix		9
Poor vision		8
Failure to progress		2

^¥Sunshine appendicitis grading system: score 1 simple appendicitis; score 2 purulent appendicitis with localized pus; score 3 purulent appendicitis with free pus; score 4 perforated appendicitis.