Single Incision Versus Conventional Laparoscopic Appendectomy

The aim of this study is to compare the short-term outcomes of single-incision and conventional laparoscopic appendectomy.

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Key information

Conditions

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

Age range

12 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 3

About this study

Appendicitis is the most common abdominal emergency. The treatment is surgical and single incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS) involves performing laparoscopic surgery through a single transumbilical point, in an attempt to improve the results of laparoscopic surgery.

Who can participate

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

Inclusion criteria

Patients with suspected acute appendicitis

Exclusion criteria

Perforated appendicitis

Treatment and study plan

Single Incision Laparoscopic Appendectomy

Procedure

Conventional appendectomy

Procedure

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Hospital Universitario Virgen de la Arrixaca

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Prospective Randomised Study Comparing Single Incision Transumbilical Versus Conventional Laparoscopic Appendectomy

Important dates

Study start: 2009
Primary completion: 2010
First posted: Jan 24, 2012
Registry last updated: Jan 24, 2012

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