Closure of the Appendix Stump in Laparoscopic Appendectomy

Aimed to the study evaluate the superiority of intracorporal sutures and Hem-o-lok clips in terms of efficiency.

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Key information

Conditions

Appendicitis, Surgery Appendicitis Cecal Diseases Digestive System Diseases Gastroenteritis Gastrointestinal Diseases Infections Intestinal Diseases Intraabdominal Infections

Age range

18 year–80 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

About this study

Performed laparoscopic surgery for acute appendicitis. Appendiceal stump was closed by Hem-o-lok clips (Group I) and intracorporal knotting (Group II) in a randomize manner. Groups were compared for cost effectiveness.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Diagnosis of acute appendicitis

Exclusion criteria

under 18 years of age
other patology in addition to appendiceal pathology

Treatment and study plan

clips

Procedure

knotting

Procedure

Primary outcomes

cost effectiveness

Time frame: 4 years

cost of treatment from surgery to discharge

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Orhan Üreyen

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Hem-o-lok Clips Versus ıntracorporeal Knotting for Closure of the Appendix Stump in Laparoscopic Appendectomy: Prospective Randomized Study

Important dates

Study start: 2015
Primary completion: 2018
Study completion: 2018
First posted: Apr 29, 2019
Registry last updated: Apr 30, 2019

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