Surgeons test knot vs clip in common appendix surgery
Disease control
Completed
This study compared two common ways surgeons tie off the appendix during minimally invasive removal surgery. Researchers randomly assigned 190 patients to have their appendix stump closed with either a hand-tied knot or a plastic clip. The goal was to see which method led to fewe…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Punjab Health Care Commission • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 16, 2026 15:26 UTC