Same-Day discharge for severe appendicitis? new trial aims to cut hospital stays
NCT ID NCT07521969
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether patients with gangrenous appendicitis can safely go home shortly after emergency laparoscopic surgery instead of staying in the hospital. About 122 adults will be enrolled to compare safety, recovery, and costs. The goal is to see if outpatient management is a viable option for this condition.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío
RECRUITINGSeville, Sevilla, 41013, Spain
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