Randomized, Prospective, Single Blinded Trial of Laparoscopic Versus Open Appendectomy in Children
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Appendicitis
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
- Enrollment
- 400
- Locations
- 3
- Primary Endpoint
- Surgical complications, length of stay, pain medication requirements
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 13 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The study intends to compare the results of two surgical methods to remove the appendix in children with appendicitis. Specifically, up to 500 children over 3 years will be placed in two groups where the only difference in treatment is open or laparoscopic (scope) operation. Each group will be tracked for their baseline characteristics, events during operation and recovery, pain medication requirements, duration of hospital stay, and patient/family satisfaction.
The investigators hypothesize that their will be no difference in the parameters measured between the techniques of appendix removal.
Investigators
David Bliss
MD
Oregon Health and Science University
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •All children under the age of 18 years with diagnosed appendicitis
Exclusion Criteria
- •Refusal of consent
- •Primary language other than English or Spanish.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Surgical complications, length of stay, pain medication requirements
Time Frame: within 30 days of intervention
Secondary Outcomes
- Patient/family satisfaction(within 7 days of intervention)