Appendicitis
Minimally invasive laparoscopic appendectomy From our highly experienced laparoscopic surgeons
Appendicitis is a medical condition where the appendix becomes inflamed and filled with pus, causing severe abdominal pain.
Laparoscopic Surgery for Permanent and Painless Treatment of Appendicitis
The appendix is a pouch-like structure attached at the start of the large intestine that has no known purpose.
Appendicitis begins with fever and pain near the belly button and then moves toward the lower-right side of the abdomen. This is often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, fever, and chills.
Appendicitis Symptoms
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Feeling sick (nausea)
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Being sick
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Loss of appetite
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Constipation or Diarrhoea
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A high temperature and a flushed face
Appendicitis Causes
Blockage of the opening in the appendixZZ
Hard, rock-like stool
Any abdomen injury or trauma
Infection in the gastrointestinal tract or swollen lymph nodes in the intestines
Cancerous Tumour or parasites
Symptoms
Dull pain near the navel
Pain increases when taking deep breaths, cough, or sneeze
Nausea ,vomiting and inability to pass gas
Loss of appetite
Low-grade fever
Diagnosis
The doctor will review the patient’s medical history, especially any digestive illnesses MediCub Expert examines your symptoms, examine your abdomen, and see if the pain gets worse when they press on the area around your appendix (the lower right-hand side of your abdomen).
If you have the typical symptoms of appendicitis, your doctor will usually be able to make a confident diagnosis.
If your symptoms are not typical, further tests may be needed to confirm the diagnosis and rule out other conditions.
You may have
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Blood test to look for signs of infection
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Pregnancy test for women
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Urine test to rule out other conditions, such as a bladder infection
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Ultrasound scan to see if the appendix is swollen
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CT scan
Surgery
Appendectomy Surgery
An appendectomy is the surgical removal of the appendix. It’s a common emergency surgery that’s performed to treat appendicitis, an inflammatory condition of the appendix. The appendix is a small, tube-shaped pouch attached to your large intestine. It’s located on the lower right side of your abdomen.
Laparotomy Surgery
In open surgery, a single larger cut is made on the lower right-hand side of the abdomen to remove the appendix. When there’s a widespread infection of the inner lining of the abdomen (peritonitis), it’s sometimes necessary to operate through a cut along the middle of the abdomen. This procedure is called a laparotomy.
Laparoscopic Surgery
The surgeon uses a laparoscope to remove the appendix through a small cut on the belly. The tube, camera, and tools are put in through the incisions and the surgeon does the laparoscopic surgery while looking at a TV monitor. It is minimally invasive and can be done in 2-3 days with minimal scars and wounds.
