Appendicectomy
– Appendix Removal
What exactly is an appendix?
The appendix is a small tube-like organ with a length of a few millimetres. It connects to the beginning of your big intestine, often known as the colon. This is normally to the right and below your belly button.
The appendix can become inflamed, as you are already aware. If your appendix needs to be removed, you can live without it for the rest of your life without developing any long-term problems.
Appendectomy
This is a procedure for removing the appendix. Appendicitis is cured by removing the appendix. If left untreated, appendicitis can rupture or burst open, causing serious sickness or even death.
The removal of the appendix is a frequent procedure, and many people have had their appendix removed. Making a larger cut, or incision, below and to the right of your belly button is one approach to remove the appendix. An open appendectomy is a name for this procedure.
What Happens During an Appendectomy?
Appendectomy can be done in two ways: open or laparoscopic. Your doctor’s choice of surgery is based on a number of criteria, including the severity of your appendicitis and your medical history.
Open Appendectomy
A surgeon makes one incision in the bottom right side of your abdomen during an open appendectomy. The appendix is removed, and the wound is stitched up. If your appendix has ruptured, this treatment permits your doctor to clean the abdominal cavity.
Your doctor may consider an open appendectomy if your appendix has ruptured and the infection has spread to other organs. It’s also a great alternative for people who have had stomach surgery in the past.
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
A surgeon reaches the appendix with a few small incisions in your belly during a laparoscopic appendectomy. A cannula, a small, narrow tube, will then be inserted. Carbon dioxide gas is injected into your belly through a cannula. With this gas, the surgeon can see your appendix more clearly.
An instrument called a laparoscope will be put through the incision once the abdomen has been inflated. A laparoscope is a long, thin tube with a bright light on the front and a high-resolution camera. On a screen, the images from the camera will be displayed, allowing the surgeon to look into your abdomen and direct the instruments. When the appendix is discovered, it will be stitched up and removed. Following that, the little incisions are cleansed, closed, and dressed.
For elderly persons and those who are overweight, laparoscopic surgery is usually the best option. It has fewer dangers than an open appendectomy and usually takes less time to recover from.