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NCT00908804 Clinical Trial

Open Versus Laparoscopic Appendectomy

Appendicitis Clinical Trial

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

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Completed

Administrative data
NCT number NCT00908804
Other study ID # NKCH-surg-004
Secondary ID
Status Completed
Phase N/A
First received May 26, 2009
Last updated May 26, 2009

Study information
Verified date May 2009
Source North Karelia Central Hospital
Contact n/a
Is FDA regulated No
Health authority Finland: Ethics Committee
Study type Interventional

Clinical Trial 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.

Recruitment information / eligibility
Status Completed
Enrollment 0
Est. completion date
Est. primary completion date
Accepts healthy volunteers No
Gender Both
Age group 15 Years and older
Eligibility Inclusion Criteria:

- age over 15 years

- suspected acute appendicitis

- suitability for laparoscopy

Exclusion Criteria:

- patients refusal to participate

- lack of a laparoscopic surgeon

Study Design

N/A

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

Intervention

Procedure:
• open appendectomy

• laparoscopic appendectomy

Locations
Country Name City State
Finland North Karelia Central Hospital, Clinic of Surgery Joensuu

Sponsors (1)
Lead Sponsor Collaborator
North Karelia Central Hospital

Country where clinical trial is conducted

Finland, 

Outcome
Type Measure Description Time frame Safety issue
Primary Complication; wound problem or other primary complication
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