Open Versus Laparoscopic Appendectomy
1 other identifier
interventional
N/A
1 country
1
Brief Summary
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.
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
First Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
May 26, 2009
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
May 27, 2009
CompletedMay 27, 2009
May 1, 2009
May 26, 2009
May 26, 2009
Conditions
Keywords
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Complication; wound problem or other primary complication
Study Arms (2)
open appendectomy
ACTIVE COMPARATORlaparoscopic appendectomy
ACTIVE COMPARATORInterventions
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- age over 15 years
- suspected acute appendicitis
- suitability for laparoscopy
You may not qualify if:
- patients refusal to participate
- lack of a laparoscopic surgeon
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
North Karelia Central Hospital, Clinic of Surgery
Joensuu, 80210, Finland
Related Publications (1)
Kouhia ST, Heiskanen JT, Huttunen R, Ahtola HI, Kiviniemi VV, Hakala T. Long-term follow-up of a randomized clinical trial of open versus laparoscopic appendicectomy. Br J Surg. 2010 Sep;97(9):1395-400. doi: 10.1002/bjs.7114.
PMID: 20632312DERIVED
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
May 26, 2009
First Posted
May 27, 2009
Last Updated
May 27, 2009
Record last verified: 2009-05