title: Analysis of intracorporeal knotting with invaginating suture versus endoloops in appendiceal stump closure.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Laparoscopic appendectomy is a well-described surgical technique and has gained wide clinical acceptance. Laparoscopic appendectomy offers fewer wound infections, faster recovery and an earlier return to work in comparison to open surgery. However, concerns still exist regarding the appendiceal stump closure.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  The aim of this study was to compare the overall incidence and specific intraoperative and postoperative complications after application of intracorporeal knotting with invaginating suture versus endoloops for stump closure in laparoscopic appendectomy.
  
  
  METHODS
  ONE HUNDRED FIFTY TWO CONSECUTIVE PATIENTS ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING INCLUSION CRITERIA WERE INCLUDED IN THE STUDY: 1. Laparoscopic appendectomy was performed during the study period; 2. Acute phlegmonous or gangrenous appendicitis without perforation was diagnosed during operation. Exclusion criteria - patients with acute perforated appendicitis and local or diffuse peritonitis. Data was grouped according to the appendiceal stump closure technique, with either endoloops - 112 patients (73.7 percent) or intracorporeal knotting with invaginating suture - 40 patients (26.3 per cent). The primary outcome measure was the rate of intraabdominal surgical-site infection, defined as post-operative intra-abdominal abscess. Secondary outcome variables were intraoperative and postoperative complications, duration of operation, hospital stay.
  
  
  RESULTS
  There were no significant differences between the two groups in overall intraoperative and postoperative complications rate and in hospital stay. The median duration of operation was significantly shorter when the endoloop was used. The use of intracorporeal knotting with invaginating suture instead of endoloop to close the appendiceal stump decreased the total cost of laparoscopic appendectomy.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  According our study results, intracorporeal knotting with invaginating suture appendiceal stump closure technique is acceptable laparoscopic procedure, which intraoperative and postoperative results do not differ from endoloops technique. The total cost of this procedure is 80 € cheaper then endoloops technique.
authors: Department of Surgery, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Kaunas, Lithuania.
authors: Mindaugas
authors: M
authors: Kiudelis
authors: Povilas
authors: P
authors: Ignatavicius
authors: Kristina
authors: K
authors: Zviniene
authors: Saulius
authors: S
authors: Grizas
keywords: appendiceal stump closure; endoloop; invaginating suture; laparoscopic appendectomy
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