Appendicitis is one of the most common surgical problems as you can find several people suffering from it. Appendectomy is the treatment that is often used to treat non complicated appendicitis; with several treatments for this particular problem, like laparoscopic and appendectomy surgery. Laparoscopic appendectomy surgery is the removal of the appendix and that is a small, blind-ended tube that is attached to the large intestine.

Things done by doctor prior to laparoscopic appendectomy surgery in Texas and Dallas

• You’ll be examined physically

• You’ll be go through Blood and urine tests

• You’ll also go through x-rays

• Ultrasound will give clear view of the problem

• CT scan is also important to decide the proper treatment

After all these exams surgeons use IV fluids and antibiotics and as appendicitis is an emergency condition that’s why just after diagnosing the problem surgeons start the surgery as per the comfort of the their patients. Before starting laparoscopic appendectomy surgery in Dallas and Texas, surgeons use general anesthesia to make you fall asleep. It also helps in preventing pain during surgery.

What is the procedure of surgery?

Surgeons use a laparoscope (small tool with a camera on the end) in this procedure. Surgeons make three small incisions in the abdomen of patient and pass laparoscope through one of these incisions. They blow gas in the abdomen to see the things clearly and easily. Other important tools are also inserted through other two incisions. The camera (which is attached to the end of laparoscope) sends images of patient’s abdomen to a video screen for the review of surgeons. All the images captured by this camera are used to find the appendix for its removal. After removing appendix surgeons close the incisions with stitches or staples. Medications can be used to manage pain and discomfort after the procedure.

After the surgery

Some of the patients who go through normal routine surgery can leave the hospital same day but if there will be complications like infection, rupture, or other problems in their bowel, they may have to stay for long till their condition is in control. After the surgery patient may experience changes like their bowels will work more slowly than usual. Doctor may advice eating chewing gum as it will speed up the working of their bowel.

Recovery after the surgery can take 1-2 weeks and doctors advise patients to take complete rest during that period. No exercise is suggested as it can be harmful for the patient.

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