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Evaluating the Outcome of Surgical Clip Versus Ligatures in Securing Base of Appendix in Laparoscopic Appendicectomy.
Sponsor: Universiti Sains Malaysia
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the outcome of using surgical clip versus ligature to secure the base of appendix during laparoscopic appendicectomy. The main questions it aims to answer are to compare the post op complications. Compare the length of hospital stay and to compare the impact of cost. Researches will compare the use of surgical clip versus a suture ligature. Participants whom agreed to participate will be randomly assigned into group either using surgical clip or suture ligature to be used during the surgery. Vitis outpatient clinic after 1 month for follow up.
Official title: Evaluating the Outcome of Surgical Clip Versus Ligatures in Securing Base of Appendix in Laparoscopic Appendicectomy. A Randomized Controlled Single Blinded Study
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
64
Start Date
2025-07-01
Completion Date
2026-02-27
Last Updated
2026-07-08
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
single polymeric clip (XXL Click'aV Plus, Grena)
single polymeric clip (XXL Click'aV Plus, Grena)
suture ligature
2 suture ligatures will be used to secure base of appendic
Locations (1)
Hospital Seberang Jaya
Seberang Jaya, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia