Clinical Trial

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

Study acronym: HASSEL
Active, Not Recruiting
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Summary
This study is a comparative study between use of suture ligation vs harmonic scalpel for sealing and cutting the base of appendix. The ideal method for closing the appendix stump should be safe, reliable, simple to use, and cost-effective. Various techniques have been introduced for this purpose, each with its advantages and disadvantages. However, no clear consensus has been reached in the literature regarding which technique is superior. This study is to compare the two groups in terms of operative time and postoperative complications and to reach a conclusion as to which one of the two is superior.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07049965
Lead Sponsor GSVM Medical College
Conditions Appendicitis
Enrollment 60 participants
Start Date 2024-04-01
Primary Completion 2025-06-30 (estimated)
Study Completion 2025-08-15 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2025-07-03