A comparison of non-absorbable polymeric clips and staplers for laparoscopic appendiceal stump closure: analysis of 618 adult patients.

K KliuchanokW KeßlerI ParteckeU WalschusT SchulzeC D HeideckeMaciej Patrzyk

Published in: Langenbeck's archives of surgery (2019)

The use of polymeric clips for appendiceal stump closure during appendectomy is safe and effective. The base of the appendix is amenable to clipping in 32% of appendectomies in adult patients. This study supports the use of polymeric clips over staplers to decrease cost and environmental impact.

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