Knot or clip? study tests best way to close appendix after surgery

NCT ID NCT07281612

First seen Jan 02, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 21 times

Summary

This study looked at 190 people having laparoscopic appendix removal to see which method of closing the appendix stump works better: a hand-tied knot or a small clip. The goal was to find out which technique leads to fewer problems like bowel slowdown or infection within 15 days after surgery. Results will help surgeons choose the safest approach.

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Locations

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    Muzaffarabad, AJK/Punjab, 60000, Pakistan

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