U.S., July 4 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07049965) titled 'Comparative Study of Harmonic Scalpel vs. Suture Ligation for Appendix Base During Laparoscopic Appendectomy' on June 18.
Brief 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 operat...