Endoloops in laparoscopic appendicectomy: A retrospective, cost effectiveness analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Over 50,000 appendicectomies are performed in the UK annually. Despite this highvolume. status, and the endoloop being commonly employed, there is a scarcity of literature studying differences in outcomes depending on numbers used.The aim of this study was to investigate whether a significant difference in complication rate exists where different numbers of endoloop ligatures have been applied to the appendiceal base during laparoscopic appendicectomy, and to analyse for potential cost saving.

Methods

We performed a retrospective analysis of appendicectomies at our centre in one year, providing a sample of 254 patients. Each was followed up for complications in the 30 days post discharge and graded using the Clavien-Dindo system. Our null hypothesis of no differen

SUBMITTER: Sheen JRC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8134709 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature