Laparoscopic versus open appendectomy

Laparoscopic versus open procedure for perforated appendix: a randomized controlled trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN92257749

Enrollment

100

Registered

2012-01-18

Start date

2011-12-05

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2015-01-13

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Appendicitis Digestive System Acute appendicitis with generalized peritonitis

Interventions

Open appendicetomy (OA) versus laparoscopic appendicetomy (LA)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: All potential patients presenting with appendicitis at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, Johannesburg, South Africa

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients less than 12 years of age 2. Those who have undergone previous abdominal surgery 3. Pregnant patients

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
1. Intra-operative duration 2. The rate of wound sepsis 3. The rate of re-look (the number of re-operations required as a result of the appendicitis or subsequent sequel of the appendicitis) 4. The length of hospital stay 5. The rate of re-admissions	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Whether the duration of the symptoms has any effect on the outcome between the two procedures	—

Countries

South Africa

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Mar 19, 2026