Clinical Trial

Re-assessment of Appendicitis Evaluation During Laparoscopic Appendectomy, Peritoneal Irrigation During Laparoscopic Appendectomy Does the Grade of Contamination Matter?

Study acronym: RESIDENT1
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Summary
Type: prospective observational multicenter trial. Population of interest: adult patients undergoing laparoscopic appendectomy for acute appendicitis. Hypothesis : laparoscopic lavage during laparoscopic appendectomy is a practice that should be used in selected patients according to the intraperitoneal grade of contamination and grade of appendicitis. Nonregulated use of laparoscopic lavage cannot be considered superior to suction only considering recent evidence. Few RCT available addressing this issue are available, but any with a high methodological quality. Aim: The aim of this study is to investigate the impact of laparoscopic lavage during laparoscopic appendectomy on the postoperative incidence of intrabdominal abscesses, stratifying patients in different clusters according to a defined classification considering the intraperitoneal contamination and grade of appendicitis.
Protocol Amendment History 3 amendments
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Trial Details
NCT Number NCT05075252
Lead Sponsor Niguarda Hospital
Conditions Appendicitis, Appendectomy
Enrollment 1,067 participants
Start Date 2019-10-01
Primary Completion 2024-06-30 (estimated)
Study Completion 2027-09-30 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-04-16