Evaluating the Outcome of Surgical Clip Versus Ligatures in Securing Base of Appendix in Laparoscopic Appendicectomy. A Randomized Controlled Single Blinded Study
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Completed
- Sponsor
- Universiti Sains Malaysia
- Enrollment
- 64
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- To compare the post operative complications
Study Overview
Brief Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the outcome of using surgical clip versus ligature to secure the base of appendix during laparoscopic appendicectomy. The main questions it aims to answer are to compare the post op complications. Compare the length of hospital stay and to compare the impact of cost.
Researches will compare the use of surgical clip versus a suture ligature. Participants whom agreed to participate will be randomly assigned into group either using surgical clip or suture ligature to be used during the surgery. Vitis outpatient clinic after 1 month for follow up.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Intervention Model
- Parallel
- Primary Purpose
- Treatment
- Masking
- Single (Participant)
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 18 Years to — (Adult, Older Adult)
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria
- •Age >18 years old
- •Both genders
- •Planned for laparoscopic appendicectomy
Exclusion Criteria
- •Patient not consented
- •Appendix perforated at base or unhealthy appendix base
- •Conversion to open appendicectomy
- •Diagnosed with other pathology intra-operatively
- •Pregnant patients
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
To compare the post operative complications
Time Frame: up to 1 month post op
Post operative complications monitored with the use of Clavein Dindo classification
Secondary Outcomes
- Length of stay(1 month)
- Cost(1 month)
Investigators
THEOANN LYCIA DANIEL
Principle investigator
Universiti Sains Malaysia