Glove Finger Method to Prevent Wound Infection in Children Undergoing Transumbilical Laparoscopic Appendectomy

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Procedure
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

Transumbilical laparoscopic appendectomy (TULA) is increasingly favored in the treatment of appendicitis within the realm of minimally invasive surgical approaches. This procedure offers advantages such as superior cosmetic outcomes and reduced postoperative pain. However, like all surgical interventions, it carries the inherent risk of surgical site infections (SSI), which pose significant challenges to patient health and healthcare systems by escalating treatment costs, prolonging recovery, and increasing morbidity rates. This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of the glove finger method in mitigating SSI risk in TULA. The rationale for this study is predicated on the hypothesis that the glove finger method could serve as a simple and cost-effective measure offering potential protection against SSIs. When compared to traditional methods, this technique may not only reduce surgical duration but also diminish the risk of SSIs, thereby potentially decreasing hospital stay durations. Furthermore, enhancing the understanding of factors contributing to the development of SSIs and developing effective strategies for their prevention can elevate patient care quality and alleviate the burden on healthcare systems.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 5
Maximum Age: 18
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• patients undergo appendectomy between 5 and 18 years.

Locations
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Turkey
Mustafa Azizoğlu
RECRUITING
Istanbul
Time Frame
Start Date: 2023-12-25
Estimated Completion Date: 2024-09-30
Participants
Target number of participants: 100
Treatments
Active_comparator: Standard transumbilical laparoscopic appendectomy
In this group, patients will undergo the standard transumbilical laparoscopic appendectomy procedure through a 15 mm trocar port in the umbilical region. The procedure will involve locating the appendix and removing it via an extracorporeal approach.
Experimental: Transumbilical laparoscopic appendectomy + glove finger technique
In addition to the standard transumbilical laparoscopic appendectomy procedure, patients in this group will receive the glove finger technique, aimed at preventing contamination of surrounding tissues by infected tissue.
Sponsors
Leads: Necmi Kadıoğlu Hospital

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