Laparoscopic Appendectomy

Laparoscopic appendectomy: That means it’s done without a large incision. Instead, from 1 to 3 tiny cuts are made. A long, thin tube called a laparoscope is put into one of the incisions. It has a tiny video camera and surgical tools. The surgeon looks at a TV monitor to see inside your abdomen and guide the tools.The appendix is a thin pouch that is attached to the large intestine. It sits in the lower right part of your belly. If you have appendicitis, your appendix must be removed right away. If not treated, your appendix can burst. This is a medical emergency. During a laparoscopic surgery, your provider may decide that an open appendectomy is needed. A laparoscopic appendectomy may cause less pain and scarring than an open appendectomy. For either type of surgery, the scar is often hard to see once it has healed. If your appendix has burst and infection has spread, you may need an open appendectomy. Appendicitis is a medical emergency. It is when your appendix becomes sore, swollen, and infected.