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Transumbilical Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Sponsor: Necmi Kadıoğlu Hospital
Summary
Transumbilical laparoscopic appendectomy (TULA) is increasingly favored in the treatment of appendicitis within the realm of minimally invasive surgical approaches. This procedure offers advantages such as superior cosmetic outcomes and reduced postoperative pain. However, like all surgical interventions, it carries the inherent risk of surgical site infections (SSI), which pose significant challenges to patient health and healthcare systems by escalating treatment costs, prolonging recovery, and increasing morbidity rates. This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of the "glove finger method" in mitigating SSI risk in TULA. The rationale for this study is predicated on the hypothesis that the glove finger method could serve as a simple and cost-effective measure offering potential protection against SSIs. When compared to traditional methods, this technique may not only reduce surgical duration but also diminish the risk of SSIs, thereby potentially decreasing hospital stay durations. Furthermore, enhancing the understanding of factors contributing to the development of SSIs and developing effective strategies for their prevention can elevate patient care quality and alleviate the burden on healthcare systems.
Official title: Glove Finger Method to Prevent Wound Infection in Children Undergoing Transumbilical Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
5 Years - 18 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
100
Start Date
2023-12-25
Completion Date
2024-09-30
Last Updated
2024-08-20
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Transumbilical laparoscopic appendectomy + Glove finger technique
Ssince the appendix becomes infected when it is removed from the umbilicus, the infected appendix contacts the edge of the incision during release, thus contaminating the incision and causing postoperative wound infection. Additionally, in the experimental, to prevent this wound infection, after the appendix is taken out through the umbilical incision, the appendix is placed inside the glove finger, thus preventing the appendix from touching the wound during its release. This reduces wound infection in the postoperative period.
Standard transumbilical laparoscopic appendectomy
Standart transumbilical laparoscopic appendectomy
Locations (1)
Mustafa Azizoğlu
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)