Tissue Reaction to Absorbable Endoloop, Nonabsorbable Titanium Staples, and Polymer Hem-o-lok Clip After Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Open Access
- 1 January 2011
- journal article
- research article
- Published by The Society of Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgeons in JSLS : Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons
- Vol. 15 (1), 70-76
- https://doi.org/10.4293/108680811x13022985131336
Abstract
The standard technique for securing the base of the appendix during laparoscopic appendectomy is by absorbable endoloop ligature, although clinical reports favor the use of the stapler. Nonabsorbable Hem-o-lok clips have been shown to be an alternative technique to this. However, it is currently not clear whether nonabsorbable clips have any effects on the intestine or promote infection in the surgical area. Sixty Wistar albino rats were randomized into 3 treatment groups: group I (n=20) the base of the appendix was secured by endoloop 2-0 ligature; group II (n=20) dissection of the appendix was performed by a 45-mm thick stapler; and group III (n=20) the base of the appendix was secured by a Hem-o-lok plastic clip. The animals were sacrificed on the 14th and 28th days after surgery. The secured stump was used for histopathological examination. There were no significant differences in histopathological changes observed on the 14th postoperative day between the groups. On the 28th postoperative day, it was proved that mild and moderate inflammation is more frequent in the endoloop and Hem-o-lok groups than in the stapler group. Reaction to a foreign body is more frequent in the endoloop than in stapler and Hem-o-lok groups. The mildest postoperative inflammatory changes were seen in the stapler group, followed by the Hem-o-lok group. However, because of the price of the plastic clip and the simplicity of its application, its use is still favored during laparoscopic appendectomy.Keywords
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