Laparoscopic Appendectomy
What is appendix?
The appendix is a tube-like structure that connects the large intestine to the stomach and is usually found beneath the right side of the belly button.
What is Laparoscopic appendectomy and why is it performed?
A laparoscopic appendectomy is a surgical procedure that removes the appendix
in cases of appendicitis.
What are the advantages of Laparoscopic Appendectomy?
The advantages are :
· You will spend less time in the hospital as a result of the surgery. Scarring is minimal, and the healing process is short.
What are the symptoms of appendicitis?
Some of the common symptoms of appendicitis are:
· Nausea and vomiting.
· Loss of appetite.
· Pain in the lower abdomen, predominantly on the right side.
· Pain in the lower abdomen while lifting something or while performing Jarring movements.
What are the avenues of treatments available?
Appendicitis can be treated with antibiotics and needle drainage
operations, but these treatments have only been shown to be effective in a few
cases, thus doctors usually prescribe surgery.
How is Laparoscopic appendectomy performed?
It’s similar to other laparoscopic procedures in that a laparoscope is inserted through incisions near the belly button, gas is slowly let into the abdomen, and after locating the appendix’s correct position through the laparoscope using surgical instruments inserted through other incisions, the appendix is gently disconnected and removed.
In most situations, the operation requires three incisions, although it can take up to four in some cases.