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  • Surgical innovation
  • Gastrointestinal surgery
  • Evidence-based medicine

Background:

  • Acute appendicitis necessitates emergency abdominal surgery, with laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) as the standard.
  • Optimal techniques for appendiceal stump closure and mesoappendix division in LA remain debated.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and compare various methods for appendiceal stump closure and mesoappendix division during LA.
  • To assess outcomes including surgical duration, hospital length of stay (LOS), complications, and cost-effectiveness.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive literature review of 53 studies involving adult patients undergoing appendectomy.
  • Analysis focused on different procedures for stump closure (clips, staples, ligatures, sutures) and mesoappendix division (electrocautery, energy devices, mechanical methods).

Main Results:

  • Clips and staples were associated with shorter surgical duration and LOS compared to ligatures/sutures for stump closure.
  • Clips were most economical for stump closure; staples were most expensive.
  • Electrocautery shortened operative time for mesoappendix division and was the least costly.
  • Complication rates were similar, though loop ligatures had more infections, and clips had higher surgical site infections in some studies.

Conclusions:

  • The choice of technique for appendiceal stump closure and mesoappendix division in LA significantly impacts surgical duration, LOS, and cost.
  • Clips offer a cost-effective stump closure option, while electrocautery is economical for mesoappendix division.
  • Optimal strategy selection depends on the prioritized outcome (e.g., speed, cost, complication rates).