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Study on Laparoscopic Operation for Perforated Appendicitis

Taiwan60 participantsStarted 2008-05

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to conduct a prospective observational study for the open approach and laparoscopic approach for perforated appendicitis. It is also designed to investigate if carbon dioxide pneumoperitoneum will have unwanted effect when treating perforated appendicitis with laparoscopic operation.

Who can participate

Age range

12 Years – 80 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * All patients admitted at the emergency station of our hospital expressing pain other than the right lower abdominal quadrant. * The results of a clinical examination favored the diagnosis of perforated acute appendicitis, and the result of abdominal computed tomography revealed signs of acute appendicitis and intra-abdominal fluid accumulation. * Patients were accepted to our study only if perforated appendicitis remained as the most likely diagnosis of their condition and if they were between 12 from 80 years old with informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Age less than 12 years * older than 80 years * perforated appendicitis was not revealed by pathologic investigation * diverticulitis being diagnosed during surgery * pelvic inflammatory disease or other gynecologic disease found during laparoscopic examination or diagnosed before operation * the patient declining to enroll in this study

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

paraoperative outcomes

Timeframe: till patients are discharged

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00677989

SponsorFar Eastern Memorial Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2010-12

Contact for this trial

Heng-Fu Lin, MD

886-2-8966-7000 hengfu57@yahoo.com.tw

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