Abstract

RASHID, Helmuth R et al. Use of mechanical suture of the appendiceal stump, a simple mechanism equivalent to Hem-o-lok^® and endosuture. rev. colomb. cir. [online]. 2015, vol.30, n.3, pp.198-202. ISSN 2011-7582.

Background. Laparoscopic appendectomy is one of the most frequently performed procedures by the general surgeon. Although it is standardized, minor variations in technique and tools like the use of endo GIA stapler may become necessary. Aims. The aim of our study was: a) To compare the complication rates among patients in whom hemolock and endoloops or endo GIA stapler were used during this procedure, b) To compare the length of hospital stay and readmission rate between the two groups c) To determine the reasons why the surgeons decided to use the stapler for the appendiceal stump closure during a laparoscopic appendectomy. Materials and Methods. Retrospective review of a database. We compared the rate of intra and postoperative complications in 222 patients with appendiceal stump closure with hemolock and endoloops (Group A) vs 35 patients with endo GIA stapler (Group B), as well as length of hospital stay of patients who underwent laparoscopic appendectomy by the General Surgery Department at the Fundación Shaio Clinic (Bogotá, Colombia). In addition, we determined the reasons the surgeons had to decide on the use of the stapler during a laparoscopic appendectomy. Results. Among 257 patients undergoing laparoscopic appendectomy, the appendiceal stump closure was perfomed with hemolock or endoloops in 222 (Group A), and with endo GIA stapler (Group B) in 35. Five patients had infectious complications associated with the procedure. The hospital-stays were similar in both groups (group A: 2.3±2 days, group B: 2.6±2 days). There were no readmissions. The reasons why the surgeons decided to use the stapler, were edema and perforation. Conclusions. The results of our study show that the postoperative complication rate was higher in patients with hemolock and endoloop, but without statistical significance. The hospital stay and readmission rate were similar and the reasons why the surgeons decided to use the stapler were edema and perforation. We consider the use of endo GIA stapler in the appendiceal stump closure a safe and simple procedure and of equal results as those of Hem-o-lok^® and endosuture.

Keywords : Appendicitis; Appendectomy; Laparoscopic; Suture Techniques.

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