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Closure of the Appendix Stump in Laparoscopic Appendectomy

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Appendicitis, Surgery
Registration Number
NCT03930667
Lead Sponsor
Orhan Üreyen
Brief Summary

Aimed to the study evaluate the superiority of intracorporal sutures and Hem-o-lok clips in terms of efficiency.

Detailed Description

Performed laparoscopic surgery for acute appendicitis. Appendiceal stump was closed by Hem-o-lok clips (Group I) and intracorporal knotting (Group II) in a randomize manner. Groups were compared for cost effectiveness.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
41
Inclusion Criteria
  • Diagnosis of acute appendicitis
Exclusion Criteria
  • under 18 years of age
  • other patology in addition to appendiceal pathology

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
CROSSOVER
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
cost effectiveness4 years

cost of treatment from surgery to discharge

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

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