Techniques for mesoappendix transection and appendix resection: insights from the ESTES SnapAppy study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Surgically managed appendicitis exhibits great heterogeneity in techniques for mesoappendix transection and appendix amputation from its base. It is unclear whether a particular surgical technique provides outcome benefit or reduces complications.

Material and methods

We undertook a pre-specified subgroup analysis of all patients who underwent laparoscopic appendectomy at index admission during SnapAppy (ClinicalTrials.gov Registration: NCT04365491). We collected routine, anonymized observational data regarding surgical technique, patient demographics and indices of disease severity, without change to clinical care pathway or usual surgeon preference. Outcome measures of interest were the incidence of complications, unplanned reoperation, readmission, admission

SUBMITTER: Bass GA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9925585 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature