Laparoscopic Appendectomy for Uncomplicated Appendicitis: Does Antimicrobial Prophylaxis Really Matter?

Summary

To compare surgical site infection (SSI) rate in patients undergoing laparoscopic appendectomy for acute uncomplicated appendicitis and treated with single dose regime of antibiotics versus group of patients undergoing laparoscopic appendectomy without antibiotics treatment. Patient will be given either single dose of perioperative antibiotics or no antibiotics before surgery.

Timeline

Start

2015-03

Primary completion

2015-03

Completion

2017-03

Drugs

Indications