TICAP - Titanium Clips for Appendiceal Stump Closure
TICAP - Titanium Clips for Appendiceal Stump Closure
Laparoscopic appendectomy is progressively accepted as the treatment of choice for acute
 appendicitis. Although the surgical technique of laparoscopic appendectomy has been well
 established, some controversy exists regarding the closure of the appendiceal stump. The
 available methods for stump closure are currently: pre-knotted loops (Roeder Loops or
 Endoloop, linear stapler and polymeric clips. A new device is a the DS Titanium Ligation
 Clip. The design of the DS-Clip is characterized by two parallel shanks.

 The aim of this study is to collect data of a large number of patients treated with the
 product in real-life clinical routine.
Inclusion:

 -  indication for a laparoscopic appendectomy

 -  informed consent

 Inclusion criteria to be checked intraoperatively:

 -  conventional laparoscopic approach (no SILS, NOTES, SPA)

 -  Aesculap DS Titanium Ligation Clips were used

 Exclusion:

 -  patient age under 16 years

 -  appendix is severely inflamed with involvement of the caecum