(Newswire.net — July 12, 2019) — Appendicitis surgery, also known as appendectomy, is the surgical removal of the appendix. Pristyn Care performs a laparoscopic appendectomy which is a minimally invasive procedure. The surgeon makes a few small incisions in the abdomen. A narrow, small tube is inserted to inflate the abdomen with carbon dioxide gas. This gives a clear view and space of the internal organs to the surgeon.
After inflating the abdomen, a laparoscope is inserted through the incision which is a thin tube-like instrument with a high-resolution video camera attached at the end. The camera will guide the doctor and display the images on the screen allowing them to see inside the abdomen. The appendix is found and tied off with stitches to remove it. After removing the appendix, the remaining infection is cleared using sterile fluid. Then the surgeon cleans the incisions and clears it. This is the best treatment for obese people and adults with appendicitis.
What happens after an appendectomy?
After the surgery, the health care team at Pristyn Care will observe the patient for a few hours before releasing from the hospital. The patient is closely monitored to check for the reactions to anesthesia or the procedure. A hospital stay of the patient is dependent on the overall health conditions and the reaction of the body towards the surgery. If the appendicitis surgery is not severe, you are discharged the same day. Pristyn Care provides the patient with pick and drop facility therefore, the patient does not have to worry about reaching home after surgery. You might have some effect of general anesthesia which will go with time.
It is the most advanced treatment for appendicitis and has the following benefits:
- Daycare procedure
- Less pain post-surgery
- Shorter recovery time as compared to open surgery
- A 24×7 care buddy from Pristyn Care is appointed to take care of the patient
- Hassle-free experience
- No scars after a few months of the surgery
- Quick return to work after surgery
You may feel slight pain at the incision site after appendectomy. Although you may feel better after a few days, there are some instructions which you need to follow so that you can recover faster.
- Avoid lifting any heavy object for a few days after the appendicitis surgery.
- Move around and walk after the doctor suggests avoiding complications and blood clots.
- If you clean or touch your incision, make sure you wash your hands after that.
- Take care of the incision as and when needed. Pristyn care calls you for free follow-ups to check your recovery.
- Take medicines as prescribed by the doctor and change the bandages as per the instructions given to you.
- Wear loose clothes so that the incisions do not get rubbed against your clothes.
- There may be constipation due to the consumption of certain medicines so the doctors may prescribe stool softeners. You are advised to increase water intake.
- To minimize the pressure on the abdomen, hold a pillow on the stomach while coughing or moving.
If you notice any discomfort, contact your surgeon without any delay. You must inform the doctor if:
- You get a high fever
- Unable to pass stool or gas for more than 3 days
- Pain gets worse
- Excess vomiting or nausea
Symptoms of Appendicitis
When the appendix becomes infected, it can be painful. Appendicitis is an emergency situation because the appendix may burst to cause the infection to enter the abdominal cavity. It becomes important to remove the appendix before it bursts. Abdominal pain is the prime symptom of appendicitis. Othe symptoms include:
- Appetite loss
- Diarrhea
- Fever
- Frequent and painful urination
- Vomiting
You must be curious to know about the preparation of the laparoscopic appendectomy. This is to inform you about how the doctors at Pristyn Care prepare for appendicitis surgery.
As it is an emergency surgery, there is not much time to prepare for the surgery.
- First of all, you are not allowed to eat for atleast 8 hours before the surgery.
- Inform the doctor if you are on any medication or you take any over-the-counter medicine. The doctor will tell you what should be done before the surgery.
- Tell the doctor about your medical history, if you have any allergy or sensitivity to any medicine or if you are pregnant.
The doctors perform tests before the surgery to confirm the situation. You may be asked to get a blood test and imaging tests. As the appendix has no vital function in the body, a person can live without an appendix.
Remember one thing, laparoscopic surgery may not be appropriate for some patients. If the appendix is not ruptured, it can be removed by laparoscopy. A ruptured appendix is difficult to treat with laparoscopic appendectomy. Open surgery is performed using larger incision to safely remove the appendix.
Conclusion
According to the experts at Pristyn Care, appendix plays an uncertain role in the human body. There are no long-term health issues after removal of the appendix. Anyone can get appendicitis but mostly it occurs in people between age 10 to 30 years. Delay in diagnosis and treatment of appendicitis may increase the risk of complication. The delay in surgery may increase the risk of perforation. It is important to make lifestyle changes after appendectomy. Consult the experts at Pristyn Care to know more about appendicitis and its treatment. All you need to do is book an appointment!