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Open Versus Laparoscopic Appendectomy

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

Status
Completed
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT00908804
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2009-05-27
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2009-05-27

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

Conditions

Appendicitis

Keywords

acute appendicitis

Brief 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.

Interventions

PROCEDUREopen appendectomy
PROCEDURElaparoscopic appendectomy

Sponsors

North Karelia Central Hospital
Lead SponsorOTHER

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
15 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* age over 15 years * suspected acute appendicitis * suitability for laparoscopy

Exclusion criteria

* patients refusal to participate * lack of a laparoscopic surgeon

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Complication; wound problem or other primary complication—

Countries

Finland

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Mar 31, 2026