Comparative Study of Harmonic Scalpel vs. Suture Ligation for Appendix Base During Laparoscopic Appendectomy

NAActive, not recruitingINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

60

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

April 1, 2024

Primary Completion Date

June 30, 2025

Study Completion Date

August 15, 2025

Conditions
Appendicitis
Interventions
PROCEDURE

Suture ligation

Participants will undergo laparoscopic appendectomy in which the base of the appendix is ligated using intracorporeal suturing with absorbable material. This is the conventional technique used to prevent stump leakage.

DEVICE

Harmonic Scalpel

Participants will undergo laparoscopic appendectomy where the base of the appendix is sealed and divided using the harmonic scalpel. This ultrasonic energy-based device cuts and coagulates tissue simultaneously, potentially reducing operative time and blood loss.

Trial Locations (1)

208002

Ganesh Shankar Vidhyarthi Memorial Medical College Kanpur, Kanpur

Sponsors
All Listed Sponsors
lead

GSVM Medical College

OTHER