Digestive System Surgery Paediatrics
Conditions
Sponsors
Assiut University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Children aged 5–16 years diagnosed with acute uncomplicated appendicitis ASA physical status I–II Informed consent obtained from parents/guardians
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Complicated appendicitis (perforation, abscess, peritonitis) Previous abdominal surgeries Obesity (BMI > 95th percentile for age) Known bleeding disorders or contraindications to laparoscopy Patients converted to open surgery
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Postoperative pain (Wong-Baker FACES Pain Rating Scale for ages 5–8, Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for children =8 years); Cosmetic (aesthetic) satisfaction using Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale (POSAS) and Parental Scar Satisfaction Questionnaire (5-point Likert scale). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Analgesic requirement (total dose and type of analgesic used) Time to oral intake Time to ambulation Length of hospital stay Postoperative complications Operative time (from incision to closure) Patient satisfaction (questionnaire, 5-point scale) | — |
Countries
Egypt
Contacts
Public ContactMahmoud Moustafa
Assiut University
Outcome results
None listed