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Re-assessment of Appendicitis Evaluation During Laparoscopic Appendectomy, Peritoneal Irrigation During Laparoscopic Appendectomy Does the Grade of Contamination Matter?
Led by Niguarda Hospital · Updated on 2026-04-16
1067
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Research Sites
417 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
Type: prospective observational multicenter trial. Population of interest: adult patients undergoing laparoscopic appendectomy for acute appendicitis. Hypothesis : laparoscopic lavage during laparoscopic appendectomy is a practice that should be used in selected patients according to the intraperitoneal grade of contamination and grade of appendicitis. Nonregulated use of laparoscopic lavage cannot be considered superior to suction only considering recent evidence. Few RCT available addressing this issue are available, but any with a high methodological quality. Aim: The aim of this study is to investigate the impact of laparoscopic lavage during laparoscopic appendectomy on the postoperative incidence of intrabdominal abscesses, stratifying patients in different clusters according to a defined classification considering the intraperitoneal contamination and grade of appendicitis.
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Official Title
Re-assessment of Appendicitis Evaluation During Laparoscopic Appendectomy, Peritoneal Irrigation During Laparoscopic Appendectomy Does the Grade of Contamination Matter?
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Patients between 18 and 69 years old
- Surgical laparoscopic approach for acute appendicitis
- Intra-operative and histological diagnosis of acute appendicitis
You will not qualify if you...
- Patients younger than 18 years old or older than 69 years old
- Previous appendectomy
- Previous appendicitis treated without surgery
- Open surgical approach or conversion from laparoscopic to open surgery
- Presence of other intra-abdominal infections
- Immunodeficiency
- Treatment with steroids, immunosuppressants, or chemotherapy within the past 6 months
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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ASST GOM Niguarda
Milan, Italy, 20162
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Research Team
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Stefano Pietro Cioffi, MD
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
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Allocation
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Primary Purpose
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Number of Arms
1
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