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10-Year study sheds light on best surgical approach for kids with severe appendicitis

NCT ID NCT07385261

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked back at 765 children with complicated appendicitis treated over ten years. Researchers wanted to see how well laparoscopic surgery works for different types of the condition, including cases with abscess or mass. The goal is to help doctors decide the best treatment strategy, especially in settings with limited resources.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors choose the best treatment for children with complicated appendicitis, especially in hospitals with limited resources.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study that looks back at past cases, so it cannot prove that one treatment is better than another. Results may not apply to all hospitals or patients.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

765 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2015

Finished

Jan 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

Up to 18 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * laparoscopic management of Complicated Appendicitis with mass formation * laparoscopic management of Complicated appendicitis with abscess formation: * laparoscopic management of Complicated appendicitis with free intraperitoneal collection Exclusion Criteria: * Open surgery cases * Patients received incomplete antibiotic therapy * Accidental discovery coexistent pathology that necessitates open surgery

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Mohammad Daboos

    Cairo, 115678, Egypt

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