Appendix Surgery
An appendectomy is another name for surgery to remove the appendix. The usual surgical procedure for treating appendicitis, a painful inflammation of the appendix, is an appendectomy. Appendicitis is regarded as a medical emergency because an inflamed appendix may burst. An appendix rupture can be extremely harmful. On the other hand, it doesn’t seem that a healthy appendix serves any vital purpose in the digestive system. You won’t miss it if you have to have your appendix removed.
Like a little tail, the appendix is a small, tubular pouch that emerges from the bottom of your colon. It has to do with how long your middle finger is. It’s situated on your abdomen’s lower right side. (If you have appendicitis, the painful area will be extremely felt.) The precise function of the appendix is unknown to scientists. According to certain theories, your body might store certain beneficial gut bacteria there. But no one has ever noticed any significant repercussions from taking it out.
Why is the appendix removed?
The safest course of treatment for appendicitis is typically thought to involve an appendectomy. There are certain exclusions; for instance, certain individuals may not be surgical candidates. If an appendicitis is diagnosed early enough and is not complicated, some patients may be cured with antibiotics alone. However, these individuals have a chance of developing appendicitis again. In the end, the low risk of the surgery is significantly outweighed by the rupture risk. It is safest to remove your appendix if the inflammation is severe enough to burst.
Types of Appendectomy
Dr. Subash K G may recommend one of two types of appendectomy procedures:
- Open Appendectomy: In this procedure, a single, larger incision is made in the abdomen. The surgeon extracts the appendix through this incision and subsequently seals it.
- Laparoscopic Appendectomy: Considered a less invasive approach, a laparoscopic appendectomy involves the surgeon making approximately three small incisions in the abdomen. They then insert a small tube with a camera into the abdomen, using a screen for guidance while removing the appendix. The surgical team closes the incisions once the procedure is complete.
Both procedures necessitate hospital recovery and additional recuperation time at home.
Things to follow after Appendectomy
- Take Medication as prescribed
- Dont go Swimming
- Avoid Stairs & Heavy Lifting
- Move around more often
- Eat Soft Food
- Keep Incision Dry
- Limit Physical Activity
- Go to doctor for strange symptoms
