An appendix in your body is a tube like structure present between the large and small intestine. Any cancerous tumors, infections or inflammations around your intestine can also affect appendix. At such times, appendix needs to be removed through surgery. Appendicitis can be another reason for laparoscopic appendectomy (Appendix removal surgery).
When appendix in your body gets infected, it needs to be removed out of your body. Failing to do so can develop a hole in your appendix and spread the infection in the entire abdominal space. Similarly, in case of a swollen appendix, it might burst and spread the infections.
Laparoscopic Appendectomy procedure involves non invasive approaches to treat the infected appendix. Swollen or inflamed appendix can also be removed using similar surgery. While undergoing this surgery, an intravenous therapy drip is attached to veins of your arm to provide necessary fluids and medicines to your body. A surgical instrument called laparoscope is used to examine the condition of appendix. This instrument contains a tiny camera and light on its end. Your surgeon will make three incisions in your abdomen to pass the laparoscope into your stomach. Once the damaged appendix is located, it is removed using surgical instruments. Laparoscopic approach of Appendectomy is found to be safer than the other approaches.
Symptoms that show appendicitis are as follows:
Benefits of Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Your doctor may ask you to undergo laparoscopic appendectomy because of the following benefits: