Stapler or endoloop closure of the appendiceal stump in laparoscopic appendectomy.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

NL-OMON

Registry ID

NL-OMON21074

Enrollment

1200

Registered

2010-04-14

Start date

2010-09-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-02-28

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

Conditions

Appendicitis Appendectomy Appendicectomy Laparoscopic appendectomy Appendectomie Laparoscopische appendectomie

Interventions

1. Laparoscopic appendectomy with endostapled stump closure

2. Laparoscopic appendectomy with endolooped stump closure.

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Acute appendicitis.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Perforation of the appendiceal base; 2. Inflammation of the caecum.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Superficial and intra-abdominal infections.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1. Postoperative quality of life at two, four and twelve weeks (SF-36, EQ-5D); 2. Operating time; 3. Conversion rate; 4. Overall morbidity; 5. Hospital stay; 6. Return to work or school; 7. Direct and indirect medical costs (direct: equipment, operating time, infectious complications and indirect: return to work, daily activity).	—

Contacts

Public ContactH.A. Swank

Heelkunde G4-144 Postbus 22660

h.a.swank@amc.uva.nl+31 205664580

Outcome results

None listed

Source: NL-OMON (via WHO ICTRP)