Table 1 Parameters for groups 1 to 3 in the test study
Group (N= 10 each) | Resection and closure technique | Median operation time (min) | Maximum length of resected specimen (cm) | Sufficient stump closure | Microbiological peritoneal test after appendectomy positive growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Bipolar | 34 (range: 21 to 45) | 2.45 (range: 1.5 to 3) | 0 | 10/10 |
2 | EL + BP | 39.5 (range: 35 to 48) | 2.80 (range: 1.8 to 4) | 10 | 0/10 |
3 | LigaSure™ (Covidien) | 21.8 (range: 15 to 31) | 2.25 (range: 1.5 to 2.7) | 10 | 0/10 |