Open Versus Laparoscopic Appendectomy

The aim of this prospective randomized trial is to compare the feasibility of open with laparoscopic appendectomy in suspected acute appendicitis. The investigators especially focused on the postoperative recovery and long-term complications.

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Key information

Conditions

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

Age range

15 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

North Karelia Central Hospital, Clinic of Surgery

Joensuu, 80210, Finland

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

age over 15 years
suspected acute appendicitis
suitability for laparoscopy

Exclusion criteria

patients refusal to participate
lack of a laparoscopic surgeon

Treatment and study plan

open appendectomy

Procedure

laparoscopic appendectomy

Procedure

Primary outcomes

Complication; wound problem or other primary complication

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

North Karelia Central Hospital

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Open Versus Laparoscopic Appendectomy in Suspected Acute Appendicitis - a Prospective Randomised Clinical Trial With With 10-Year Follow-up

Important dates

First posted: May 27, 2009
Registry last updated: May 27, 2009

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