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Laparoscopic Versus Open Appendectomy

NCT01967745 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 100

Last updated 2014-10-24

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Summary

Comparison of open and laparoscopic appendectomy

Conditions

  • Acute Appendicitis

Interventions

PROCEDURE

laparoscopic appendectomy

The laparoscopic appendectomy was performed with three trocars. Pneumoperitoneum was created using an open Hasson technique. The mesoappendix was divided using a harmonic scalpel or endoscopic tissue fusion device. The appendix was divided by placing one endoscopic loop and cut with harmonic scalpel. The specimen was removed through the umbilical port.

PROCEDURE

open appendectomy

The open appendectomy was carried out in the standard way with McBurney muscle splitting incision (in supine position).

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Varazdin General Hospital

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Ranko Stare, MD, PhD · Varazdin General Hospital

Eligibility

Min Age
16 Years
Max Age
90 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2007-01-31
Primary Completion
2009-12-31
Completion
2013-09-30

Countries

  • Croatia

Study Locations

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