Open Versus Laparoscopic Appendectomy

May 26, 2009 updated by: North Karelia Central Hospital

Open Versus Laparoscopic Appendectomy in Suspected Acute Appendicitis - a Prospective Randomised Clinical Trial With With 10-Year Follow-up

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 Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Interventional

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Finland
      • Joensuu, Finland, 80210
        • North Karelia Central Hospital, Clinic of Surgery

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

15 years and older (Child, Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

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

Exclusion Criteria:

  • patients refusal to participate
  • lack of a laparoscopic surgeon

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Active Comparator: open appendectomy
Procedure: open appendectomy
Active Comparator: laparoscopic appendectomy
Procedure: laparoscopic appendectomy

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Complication; wound problem or other primary complication

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

North Karelia Central Hospital

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

May 26, 2009

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 26, 2009

First Posted (Estimate)

May 27, 2009

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

May 27, 2009

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 26, 2009

Last Verified

May 1, 2009

More Information

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Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • NKCH-surg-004

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