APPENDECTOMY

A procedure in which the cecal appendix is removed.

In most laparoscopic appendectomies, surgeons operate through three small incisions while viewing a magnified image of the patient’s internal organs on a television screen.

Advantages of Appendectomy:

• Laparoscopic
• Results may vary depending on the procedure used and the patient’s overall condition.

Common advantages are:

• Less postoperative pain
• May shorten hospital stay
• May result in faster return of bowel function.
• Faster return to normal activity
• Better cosmetic results