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Which appendix surgery causes fewer blockages? a Head-to-Head comparison

NCT ID NCT07716709

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Sohag University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 21, 2026 · Last updated Jul 22, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares how often bowel obstruction occurs after two types of appendix removal surgery: open appendectomy and laparoscopic appendectomy. Fifty people with acute appendicitis will be randomly assigned to one of the two procedures. The goal is to see whether the minimally invasive laparoscopic approach lowers the risk of future bowel blockages compared to traditional open surgery.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to
If clear differences emerge, surgeons may choose one technique over the other to reduce long-term bowel obstruction risk.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center study with only 50 participants, so results may not apply broadly. Bowel obstruction is rare, making it hard to detect a true difference.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

appendicitis intestinal obstruction

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

BOWEL OBSTRUCTION

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Sohag University Hospitals

    Sohag, Egypt

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