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CompletedNCT00908804

Open Versus Laparoscopic Appendectomy

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

Status
Completed
Phase
N/A
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
Sponsor
North Karelia Central Hospital · Academic / Other
Sex
All
Age
15 Years
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted

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.

Conditions

Interventions

TypeNameDescription
PROCEDUREopen appendectomy
PROCEDURElaparoscopic appendectomy

Timeline

First posted
2009-05-27
Last updated
2009-05-27

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Finland

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov record NCT00908804. Inclusion in this directory is not an endorsement.