Open Versus Laparoscopic Appendectomy

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Appendicitis
• Interventions: Procedure: open appendectomy; Procedure: laparoscopic appendectomy

• Registration Number: NCT00908804
• Lead Sponsor: North Karelia Central Hospital

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.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2009-05
• Study First Submitted: 2009-05-26
• Study First Submitted QC: 2009-05-26
• Last Update Submitted: 2009-05-26
• Study First Posted: 2009-05-27
• Last Update Posted: 2009-05-27

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: Not specified

Inclusion Criteria

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

Exclusion Criteria

• patients refusal to participate
• lack of a laparoscopic surgeon

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
open appendectomy	open appendectomy	-
laparoscopic appendectomy	laparoscopic appendectomy	-

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Complication; wound problem or other primary complication

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

North Karelia Central Hospital, Clinic of Surgery; 🇫🇮 Joensuu, Finland