Status:
COMPLETED
Open Versus Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Lead Sponsor:
North Karelia Central Hospital
Conditions:
Appendicitis
Eligibility:
All Genders
15+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief 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 postopera...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- age over 15 years
- suspected acute appendicitis
- suitability for laparoscopy
Exclusion
- patients refusal to participate
- lack of a laparoscopic surgeon
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
End Date :
Estimated Enrollment :
Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00908804
Last Update
May 27 2009
Active Locations (1)
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North Karelia Central Hospital, Clinic of Surgery
Joensuu, Finland, 80210