Appendicitis is a condition wherein the appendix becomes swollen, inflamed and filled with pus. It causes severe pain that usually starts in the navel region and then spreads to the right lower abdomen. If left untreated, the pain amplifies and the inflammation increases causing the appendix to burst and leading to severe sepsis.
Treatment is aimed at identifying the causes, relieving the symptoms and curing the condition. Treatment options for appendicitis is as follows:
The most common course of action for appendicitis is surgery. The surgeon will remove the entire organ usually through laparoscopic surgery (keyhole surgery).
Also known as keyhole surgery or a minimally invasive surgery (MIS), laparoscopy involves the use of a tube called a laparoscope, which has a tiny video camera and a light at the end of it. This is inserted into the abdomen through a cannula, enabling the surgeon to view the insides of the abdomen on a monitor outside. With small movements and tiny instruments, the appendix is carefully removed through very small incisions made in the abdomen. There is minimal blood loss in this surgery and it is very precise. Recovery time is faster when compared to open surgery with also less scarring.
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