Gentler gas pressure may ease Kids' pain after appendix surgery
NCT ID NCT04949659
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looked at 250 children having laparoscopic surgery for appendicitis. It compared using low versus medium gas pressure in the belly during the operation to see if it affects pain the next day. The goal is to find ways to make children more comfortable after surgery.
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Conditions
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Locations
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University Children's Hospital Zurich
Zurich, Canton of Zurich, 8032, Switzerland
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