Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery (SILS) Versus Laparoscopic Appendectomy

NCT ID: NCT00981136

Last Updated: 2013-02-15

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

360 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2009-08-31

Study Completion Date

2011-12-31

Brief Summary

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This is a prospective trial of single incision versus standard 3-port laparoscopic appendectomy.

The hypothesis is that there may a difference in wound infection rates, operative time, doses of analgesics post-operatively, and patient/parent perception of scars.

Detailed Description

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This is a prospective, randomized clinical trial involving patients who present to the hospital with non-perforated appendicitis. We will offer enrollment to several institutions provided they receive institutional approval.

There are likely several parameters that will show small differences between groups, and this study will precisely quantify them to allow for adequate consultation from surgeons to families dealing with acute appendicitis. One theoretical concern over the SILS approach is that the exposure of the appendix to the wound could increase the rate of infectious complications; therefore, this is the primary outcome variable. The documented rate of infectious complications at our institution in patients with non-perforated appendicitis is 0.6%. An unacceptable and clinically relevant rise to 5% may curtail enthusiasm for the new technique. Using a power of 0.9 with an α of 0.05, the sample size is 360 total patients or 180 in each arm.

After the procedure, both groups will be managed in the same manner per routine care. They will be discharged when tolerating a regular diet and their pain is well-controlled on oral pain medication. Cosmetic scores will be obtained at 6 weeks and 6 months.

Conditions

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Appendicitis

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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SILS

Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery (SILS) where a single incision in the umbilicus is all that is used to remove the appendix. The specific methods (staple/tie/port use/etc) will vary depending on surgeon.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Single Incision Laparoscopic Appendectomy

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

A single incision through the umbilicus to remove the appendix

3 port

Standard laparoscopic appendectomy with 3 ports and intracorporeal stapling.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

3 port laparoscopic appendectomy

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Standard 3 port laparoscopic appendectomy with intracorporeal stapling

Interventions

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Single Incision Laparoscopic Appendectomy

A single incision through the umbilicus to remove the appendix

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

3 port laparoscopic appendectomy

Standard 3 port laparoscopic appendectomy with intracorporeal stapling

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Other Intervention Names

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SILS Laparoscopic Appendectomy

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Children under 18 years
* Non-perforated appendicitis

Exclusion Criteria

* Perforated appendicitis as identified as a hole in the appendix for fecalith in the abdomen
Minimum Eligible Age

1 Month

Maximum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Shawn St. Peter

MD

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Shawn d St. Peter, MD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City

Locations

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Children's Mercy Hospital

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

References

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St Peter SD, Shah SR, Adibe OO, Sharp SW, Reading B, Cully B, Holcomb GW 3rd, Rivard DC. Saline vs Tissue Plasminogen Activator Irrigations after Drain Placement for Appendicitis-Associated Abscess: A Prospective Randomized Trial. J Am Coll Surg. 2015 Aug;221(2):390-6. doi: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2015.03.043. Epub 2015 Mar 30.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 26141467 (View on PubMed)

St Peter SD, Adibe OO, Iqbal CW, Fike FB, Sharp SW, Juang D, Lanning D, Murphy JP, Andrews WS, Sharp RJ, Snyder CL, Holcomb GW, Ostlie DJ. Irrigation versus suction alone during laparoscopic appendectomy for perforated appendicitis: a prospective randomized trial. Ann Surg. 2012 Oct;256(4):581-5. doi: 10.1097/SLA.0b013e31826a91e5.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 22964730 (View on PubMed)

St Peter SD, Adibe OO, Juang D, Sharp SW, Garey CL, Laituri CA, Murphy JP, Andrews WS, Sharp RJ, Snyder CL, Holcomb GW 3rd, Ostlie DJ. Single incision versus standard 3-port laparoscopic appendectomy: a prospective randomized trial. Ann Surg. 2011 Oct;254(4):586-90. doi: 10.1097/SLA.0b013e31823003b5.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 21946218 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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09 07 133

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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