Closing the appendix stump with clips versus ties during laparoscopic appendectomy

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This is a prospective comparison of two techniques for closing the appendiceal stump during laparoscopic appendectomy: application of clips versus ligature (tying sutures). Patients of any age or sex who present with uncomplicated acute appendicitis at Sohag University Hospital are enrolled, while those with complicated appendicitis, unstable cardiac or pulmonary conditions, or intraoperative suspicion of Crohn's disease or a mass are excluded. Outcomes include technical feasibility, postoperative complications such as fecal fistula, and economic considerations. Procedures are performed at a single center and data are collected during the perioperative and early postoperative period.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Any patient diagnosed with acute appendicitis of any age and of any sex presented to ER of the Department of General, Laparoscopic and Oncologic Surgery Department, Sohag University Hospital will be enrolled in this study.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients with complicated appendicitis.
* Patients with unstable cardiac or pulmonary condition.
* Patients with suspicious crhon's disease or mass intraoperative.

Where it's running

• Sohag university hospital
  Sohag, Egypt Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Ahmed A Abdelreheem, Resident
• Email: ahmeddd_amerrr@yahoo.com
• Phone: 01026675749

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.