Can you go home the same day after appendix surgery? this study says maybe.
NCT ID NCT01839435
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at whether people with simple appendicitis can safely go home within 12 hours after surgery instead of staying overnight. Researchers followed 120 adults who had their appendix removed and checked if they were discharged quickly. The goal was to see if same-day discharge is practical and safe.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- outpatient surgery (appendectomy)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that many people with simple appendicitis can go home the same day after surgery, reducing hospital time and costs.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single-center study with only 120 participants. Results may not apply to all patients, and some may still need overnight care due to complications.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Amiens University Hospital
Amiens, France
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