Laparoscopic Appendectomy is a surgical operation conducted to remove an infected appendix. Appendicitis is a medical emergency that occurs when your appendix becomes sore, swollen, inflated and diseased. Surgically removing the appendix can be a relief at such times.
An appendix is a thin pouch like organ, attached to the large intestine. It is situated in the lower right side of your belly. If you are facing an appendicitis problem, your appendix must be removed right away. If an appendicitis condition is not treated on time, your appendix can burst. This is a medical emergency.
Appendix Removal Surgery can be performed in two different types. The standard method is open appendectomy. Novel method introduced is Laparoscopic Appendectomy.
Open Appendectomy – In an open appendectomy process, incision about 2-4 inches long is made in the lower-right side of your abdomen. The appendix is removed through that incision.
Laparoscopic Appendectomy – Laparoscopic Appendectomy method uses less invasive techniques. Surgery is done using smaller incision. Around 1-3 tiny cuts are made to insert a laparoscope into your belly, through one of these incisions. A laparoscope has a small video camera and surgical tools attached to it. The camera helps to display the inside of the abdomen on a television monitor. Surgeon see on the television screen and guide the tools accordingly. The appendix is removed from one of the incision.
Your surgeon can decide about which type of surgery is suitable for your health condition depending on various factors. If your appendix has burst already, infection spreads to the nearby organs. For such patients, open appendectomy surgery is an appropriate option.
A Laparoscopic Appendectomy causes less pain and scarring compared to an open appendectomy surgery. Recovery from laparoscopic appendectomy also requires less time. Both types of surgery have low risk of complications.
If you are suffering from appendicitis symptoms, seek the right medical care immediately. The above list can help you in this.