Appendectomy Procedure: Laparoscopic Appendectomy Surgery
Appendectomy Procedure
- A laparoscopic appendectomy procedure always begins with the administration of anti infective medicines as a prophylactic measure to prevent infection.
- Oral antibiotics may be given first, and intravenous dosages are given during the surgery.
- If the appendix ruptures, common bacteria from the intestines enters the abdominal cavity and can be a life threatening situation.
Laparoscopic Appendectomy Surgery
- There is a specific step by step procedure that occurs to remove the appendix, hopefully before danger of perforation occurs.
- The entire procedure will take place thru a small hole in the abdomen where a scope is attached.
The doctors work tools will be fed into the scope to remove an irritated appendix.
- The doctor will try and separate the appendix from where it is attached at the top of the large intestine. This means cutting off the blood supply from the appendix.
- It is necessary to cut through many layers of wall tissue to accomplish this
- Cauterization is then done to prevent bleeding.
- Cauterization with a type of forceps that has an electric conducive qualities will continue as needed throughout the whole procedure to prevent excessive blood loss.
- A stitch, or suture is properly positioned around the top of the appendix.
The stitch is knotted so it can not come loose. The stitch is cut with scissors and the appendix can be taken out.
Laparoscopic Appendectomy Recovery
- Healing time is quicker with laparoscopy. With a smaller incision and less trauma to tissues, infection is less likely.
- Of course the surgical site should be kept clean and watched for signs of swelling or redness.
- Post surgical antibiotics are necessary to lessen the chances of an infection at the site.
- People are not kept in bed post operation any more. It is important to ambulate soon to prevent blood clots and pneumonia complications.
