Appendicitis
Appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix, a finger-shaped sac in the lower right part of the abdomen that protrudes from the large intestine. Appendicitis causes pain in the lower right part of the abdomen. In most people, however, the pain starts near the belly button and then progresses. As the inflammation increases, appendicitis pain usually worsens and eventually becomes severe. Make an appointment for a consultation with Dr. Santosh Patil, the best appendicitis surgeon in Badlapur.
How is Appendicitis is treated?
Most people with appendicitis need an operation called an appendectomy. This involves removing the diseased appendix. If the appendix has not yet burst, the operation prevents it from bursting and stops the infection from spreading. There are two types of appendectomy: open and laparoscopic.
Open appendectomy In an open appendectomy, the surgeon makes an incision in the lower right abdomen. The appendix is removed and the wound is closed with stitches. This procedure allows the doctor to clean the abdomen if the appendix has burst.
Laparoscopic appendectomy In a laparoscopic appendectomy, the surgeon accesses the appendix through several small incisions in the abdomen. A small, narrow tube called a cannula is then inserted. Through the cannula, the abdomen is inflated with carbon dioxide gas. This gas allows the surgeon to see the appendix better.
Once the abdomen is inflated, an instrument called a laparoscope is inserted through an incision. The laparoscope is a long, thin tube with a high-intensity light source and a high-resolution camera in front of it. The camera shows images on a screen so the surgeon can see the abdomen and guide the instruments. When the appendix is found, it is sutured and removed. Small incisions are cleaned, closed and bandaged. Book an appointment with the best appendectomy surgeon in Badlapur.
Advantages of Appendicitis Surgery- • Less postoperative pain.
- • May shorten hospital stay.
- • May result in a quicker return to bowel function.
- • Quicker return to normal activity.
- • Better cosmetic results
An appendectomy is a fairly simple and common procedure. However, there are some risks associated with the surgery, including:
- • Bleeding
- • Infection
- • Injury to nearby organs
- • Blocked bowels
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