An appendix is a small, narrow tube located in the lower right quadrant of the abdominal cavity. It is connected to the large intestine. It produces a bacteria that helps in fighting infection in the body. Appendicitis condition causes inflammation and swelling of your appendix. Laparoscopic Appendectomy can be an effective way to handle appendicitis problem.
The function of appendix is to fight infections by producing bacteria that destroy proteins called immunoglobulins. Sometimes, the entrance of the appendix gets blocked by stool, foreign bodies, or cancer. Blockage may also occur from infections. Appendix swells in response to any infection in the body. This condition is known as an appendicitis.
Appendicitis is one of the most common surgical problem. The pressure caused by the swelling can also burst the appendix. Treatment requires operation to remove the infected appendix. The removal surgery is done by making an incision in the lower right abdominal wall.
In most laparoscopic appendectomies, surgeons conduct operation by making three small incisions in the abdominal wall. Doctors use a laparoscope that gives an enlarged image of the patients internal organs on a television monitor. In some cases, surgeons can make larger incisions to carry out the surgery.
Laparoscopic Appendectomy Surgery process includes the following steps:
Laparoscopic Appendectomy Surgery has the following advantages:
For the first few days after the surgery, you will experience pain and bruising. These problems improve with time, but you can take pain killers if you need. You may also experience some short-term constipation. To reduce this situation, you have to stay hydrated and eat high-fibrous food. If your health problem is particularly troublesome, you physician will provide medications for it.