Open Versus Laparoscopic Appendectomy

NCT00908804 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL

Last updated 2009-05-27

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

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.

Conditions

  • Appendicitis

Interventions

PROCEDURE

open appendectomy

PROCEDURE

laparoscopic appendectomy

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • North Karelia Central Hospital

    lead OTHER

Eligibility

Min Age
15 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Countries

  • Finland

Study Locations

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