Table 1: Laparoscopic grading system of acute appendicitis.
| Grade | Laparoscopic findings |
| Grade 0 | Normal looking appendix |
| Grade 1 | Hyperemia and edema |
| Grade 2 | Fibrinous exudate |
| Grade 3A | Segmental necrosis |
| Grade 3B | Base necrosis |
| Grade 4A | Abscess |
| Grade 4B | Regional Peritonitis |
| Grade 5 | Diffuse Peritonitis |
Note: From Gomes, et al. [2].