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A Retrospective Multicenter Evaluation of Short-Term Outcomes After Acute Care Appendectomy
Led by Intuitive Surgical · Updated on 2026-04-22
1000
Participants Needed
3
Research Sites
13 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
This research aims to compare short-term outcomes in adults who have undergone emergency or urgent appendectomy for acute appendicitis. The study evaluates two surgical approaches: robotic-assisted and laparoscopic appendectomy. It is a retrospective observational study analyzing data collected from 2018 up to 30 days before IRB approval. Participants are divided into two groups: one includes about 500 subjects who had robotic-assisted appendectomy, and the other about 500 subjects who had laparoscopic appendectomy. The study collects data in reverse chronological order from the specified timeframe. Both surgical methods are studied as procedures for treating acute appendicitis. Researchers review surgical and recovery information, including operative and procedure times, conversion rates, adverse events, mortality within 30 days, unplanned readmissions and reoperations, blood loss, severity of appendicitis, length of hospital stay, discharge disposition, and blood transfusions. The study covers the period from surgery until discharge and up to 30 days afterward, focusing on short-term outcomes.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Retrospective Acute Care Appendectomy Study
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Subject is 22 years of age or older at time of procedure
- Subject has undergone robotic-assisted or laparoscopic emergent or urgent appendectomy for acute appendicitis between 2018 and 30 days prior to IRB approval
You will not qualify if you...
- Subject with appendiceal neoplasms
- Subject who underwent a single-port appendectomy
- Subject who was pregnant or breastfeeding at the time of the procedure
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
Duration - Up to approximately one week
Participants undergo robotic-assisted or laparoscopic appendectomy and receive immediate post-operative care during their hospital stay.
1 hospitalization period including surgery and post-operative care
Duration - 30 days after surgery
Participants are monitored for recovery, adverse events, and readmissions related to the appendectomy procedure.
Follow-up assessments up to 30 days post-procedure
Trial Site Locations
Total: 3 locations
1
The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43210
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2
Legacy Emanuel Hospital & Health Center
Portland, Oregon, United States, 97232
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3
Christus Santa Rosa Health Care Corporation
New Braunfels, Texas, United States, 78130
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Research Team
A
Auben Debus, Sr. Clinical Study Manager
How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
N/A
Primary Purpose
N/A
Number of Arms
2
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