Laparoscopic appendectomy: results of a new technique for stump management
Jenwitheesuk, K.; Chotikawanich, E.; Saeseow, O.-t.; Thanapaisal, C.; Punchai, S.; Paonariang, K.
Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand 95(Suppl 11): S7-10
2012
ISSN/ISBN: 0125-2208 PMID: 23961612 Document Number: 13304
The purpose of the present study was to review a new laparoscopic technique for treatment of appendicitis. An earlier pilot study indicated the safety of the technique in addition to saved time and cost. The electronic records were analyzed on appendix surgeries performed at our hospital between January 1, 2007 and December 31, 2011. The 91 patients who had an appendiceal stump closure using clips (viz., the Hem-o-lock clip) had a significantly shorter surgery and hospitalization than those whose appendiceal stump was closed using the standard loop strap (Endo-loop). The complications between groups were not significantly different and were treated in both groups using conservative management.