Comparing clip and stitch to close the appendix during keyhole surgery
Part of Digestive system, Infections clinical trials.
This trial compares two ways to close the base of the appendix during keyhole surgery (laparoscopic appendectomy). It aims to find out which method, using a small metal clip or using a stitch (suture), leads to better recovery and fewer complications.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 15 and 60 years old.
- Your body mass index (BMI) should be between 18 and 28.
- You must have appendicitis (inflammation of the appendix) that is not too severe (grade up to 3).
- You must not have long-term health issues like liver disease, diabetes, kidney disease, or bleeding disorders.
- You must not be taking blood thinners (anticoagulants), have active hepatitis B, C, or HIV, or be on immunosuppressive therapy.
- Your appendix stump (the base left after removal) must be less than 10mm, and your appendix should not be perforated or in an unusual position.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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