Open Versus Laparoscopic Appendectomy

NCT ID: NCT00908804

Last Updated: 2009-05-27

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Brief Summary

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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.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Appendicitis

Study Groups

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open appendectomy

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

open appendectomy

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

laparoscopic appendectomy

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

laparoscopic appendectomy

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Interventions

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open appendectomy

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

laparoscopic appendectomy

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* age over 15 years
* suspected acute appendicitis
* suitability for laparoscopy

Exclusion Criteria

* patients refusal to participate
* lack of a laparoscopic surgeon
Minimum Eligible Age

15 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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North Karelia Central Hospital

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Locations

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North Karelia Central Hospital, Clinic of Surgery

Joensuu, , Finland

Site Status

Countries

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Finland

References

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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.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 20632312 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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NKCH-surg-004

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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