Predicting challenges in laparoscopic appendectomy procedures
Nomogram for Predicting Difficult Laparoscopic Appendectomy
This study is testing how to predict challenges during laparoscopic appendectomy surgeries to help train surgical trainees better and improve patient outcomes.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 500 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Shanghai 6th People's Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality) |
| Trial ID | NCT06818942 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study investigates the preoperative and intraoperative factors that contribute to the difficulty of laparoscopic appendectomy, particularly as experienced by surgical trainees. By analyzing these factors, the researchers aim to develop a predictive model that can help identify potential challenges before surgery. The findings will be used to enhance training programs for surgical trainees, ensuring they are better prepared for varying levels of surgical difficulty. The study focuses on acute appendicitis, the most common surgical emergency, and seeks to improve surgical outcomes through better preparation.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are individuals diagnosed with acute appendicitis who are scheduled to undergo laparoscopic appendectomy.
Not a fit: Patients who are unable to tolerate laparoscopic appendectomy or have incomplete preoperative evaluations may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved surgical training and outcomes for patients undergoing laparoscopic appendectomy.
How similar studies have performed: While this approach to predicting surgical difficulty is novel, similar studies in other surgical fields have shown promise in improving training and outcomes.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Clinical diagnosis of acute appendicitis * Participants who underwent laparoscopic appendectomy Exclusion Criteria: * Participants refused or could not tolerate laparoscopic appendectomy * Incomplete preoperative examination or missed information
Where this trial is running
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality
- Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital — Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Ling Zhan, Dr
- Email: rebecca0428zhan@163.com
- Phone: 08615821120972
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.