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Effect Of Specimen Extraction Site And Local Anesthesia On Postoperative Pain In Laparoscopic Appendectomy

Sponsor: YUNUS YÜKSEL • ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07824908

Registry updated: 2026-09-17

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Description

The aim of this prospective, randomized study is to evaluate the effects of two different specimen extraction sites (periumbilical versus left lower quadrant) and the routine application of port-site local anesthesia infiltration on postoperative pain and complications in patients undergoing laparoscopic appendectomy for acute appendicitis."

Interventions

Port-site local anesthesia infiltration (Drug)
Infiltration of local anesthetic solution (bupivacaine) into the skin, subcutaneous tissue, and fascial layers of all trocar sites prior to closure
Port-Site Saline Infiltration (Placebo) (Other)
Prior to wound closure, a total of 10 cc of %0.9 normal saline solution is infiltrated into the skin, subcutaneous tissues, and fascial layers of all trocar sites as a placebo control

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged 18 years or older * Diagnosed with acute appendicitis * Scheduled for emergency laparoscopic appendectomy * Informed consent obtained Exclusion Criteria: * Conversion to open surgery * Known allergy to local anesthetics * Cognitive impairment or inability to understand the NRS scoring system * Pregnancy

Conditions

Appendectomy, Laparoscopic Appendicitis Acute Pain Management

Locations

Gazi Yasargil Training and Research Hospital — Diyarbakır, Kayapınar, Turkey (Türkiye)

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