DS-Clip not primarily applied | n | % |
---|---|---|
Base of appendix too large | 44 | 8.76 |
Caecum inflamed | 41 | 8.17 |
Conversion to open surgery | 9 | 1.79 |
No appendicitis | 5 | 1.00 |
Lack of clips/applicator in the OR | 5 | 1.00 |
Total | 104 | 20.72 |
Additional closure method necessary | n | % |
Base of appendix to large | 6 | 1.20 |
Caecum inflamed | 2 | 0.40 |
Total | 8 | 1.59 |