Open Versus Laparoscopic Appendectomy

North Karelia Central Hospital

Overview

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.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Appendicitis

Interventions

open appendectomyPROCEDURE

laparoscopic appendectomyPROCEDURE

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 15 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * age over 15 years * suspected acute appendicitis * suitability for laparoscopy Exclusion Criteria: * patients refusal to participate * lack of a laparoscopic surgeon

Locations (1)

North Karelia Central Hospital, Clinic of Surgery

Joensuu, Finland

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Complication; wound problem or other primary complication

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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