Comparison Between Metallic Clip Ligation and Suture Ligation of Appendicular Stump in Laparoscopic Appendectomy

Laparoscopic appendectomy is the standard procedure for acute appendicitis. Among the various steps of the procedure one of the rate limiting step is the ligation of the appendicular stump which can be done using suture material, metallic clips and hem o loks. This study compares the effect the using metallic clips versus suture material in the ligation of appendicular stump in terms of length of surgery and associated intra-operative complications. The patients included will be within the age group of 15-60 years, with BMI of 18-28kg/m2, and with acute appendicitis of upto grade 3. The data will be analyzed using SPSS a p value of \<0.05 will be considered as statistically significant.

NCT Number	NCT07129746
Lead Sponsor	Jinnah Hospital
Conditions	Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Enrollment	10 participants
Start Date	2025-08-15
Primary Completion	2026-02-15 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-02-20 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2025-08-19