Single Incision Versus Conventional Laparoscopic Appendectomy

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Acute Appendicitis
• Interventions: Procedure: single incision laparoscopic appendectomy; Procedure: conventional laparoscopic appendectomy

• Registration Number: NCT01424631
• Lead Sponsor: Mansoura University

Brief Summary

This is a randomized prospective study comparing single incision versus conventional laparoscopic appendectomy for management of acute appendicitis.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2011-08
• Study First Submitted: 2011-08-25
• Study First Submitted QC: 2011-08-26
• Last Update Submitted: 2011-08-26
• Study First Posted: 2011-08-29
• Last Update Posted: 2011-08-29

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 2

Inclusion Criteria

• acute appendicitis

Exclusion Criteria

• perforation with peritonitis
• lower abdominal scar
• contraindications to laparoscopy

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
single incision laparoscopic appendectomy	single incision laparoscopic appendectomy	-
conventional laparoscopic appendectomy	conventional laparoscopic appendectomy	-