Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) for Complicated Appendicitis

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Appendicitis Acute Appendicitis Perforated Appendicitis With Perforation Appendicitis Suppurative Appendicitis Gangrenous
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
20 (estimated)
Sponsor
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center · Other
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About This Trial
The exploratory objective of this pilot study is to evaluate the feasibility and safety of an enhanced recovery protocol that will allow adult patients to be discharged to home on an oral antibiotic regimen for three days following a laparoscopic appendectomy for complicated appendicitis. Feasibility will be determined by high compliance and adherence of patients to the postoperative instructions,…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals between the ages of 18 and 65 years of age. * Patients undergoing a laparoscopic appendectomy. * Diagnosis of complicated appendicitis based on pre-operative imaging or intra-operative assessment. The definition of a complicated appendicitis will include: (a) perfo…
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Laura Sarmiento, CCRP

310-423-4295

laura.sarmiento@cshs.org

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