title: Laparoscopic appendectomy: results of a new technique for stump management.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The purpose of the present study was to review a new laparoscopic technique for treatment of appendicitis. An earlier pilot study indicated the safety of the technique in addition to saved time and cost.
  
  
  METHODS
  The electronic records were analyzed on appendix surgeries performed at our hospital between January 1, 2007 and December 31, 2011.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The 91 patients who had an appendiceal stump closure using clips (viz., the Hem-o-lock clip) had a significantly shorter surgery and hospitalization than those whose appendiceal stump was closed using the standard loop strap (Endo-loop).
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The complications between groups were not significantly different and were treated in both groups using conservative management.
authors: Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand. krijen@kku.ac.th
authors: Kriangsak
authors: K
authors: Jenwitheesuk
authors: Ekkarin
authors: E
authors: Chotikawanich
authors: O-tur
authors: OT
authors: Saeseow
authors: Chaiyut
authors: C
authors: Thanapaisal
authors: Suriya
authors: S
authors: Punchai
authors: Krisada
authors: K
authors: Paonariang
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001062:Appendectomy / Q000379:methods*; D001065:Appendix / Q000601:surgery; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D055815:Young Adult