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Laparoscopic Appendectomy

What is Laparoscopic Appendectomy Surgery?

Appendectomy is a surgical procedure performed to remove an inflamed appendix. The procedure is performed laparoscpically, which is a minimal invasive surgical procedure through few small incisions made in the abdomen. A laparoscope is a thin elongated tube like structure that has a camera attached to its end. The camera captures images of the internal organs and cavity and enables the surgeon to view the abnormalities enlarged through a connected monitor.

Is appendix surgery minor or major?

Appendectomy is a major surgery as it has to be done under General Anesthesia and it is laparoscopy.

Is Laparoscopic appendectomy a day surgery?

Laparoscopic appendectomy can be done as a day procedure, but generally patients get admitted for 24 hours. Getting admitted may be necessary for insurance purpose as well.

How much does laparoscopic appendectomy cost?

All together the cost of undergoing appendectomy laparoscopically may be around one lakh.

What is the recovery time for a appendectomy?

The recovery time after appendectomy is usually one day in the hospital and a few days off work.

How many days should I rest after a laparoscopic appendectomy?

No bed rest is required after undergoing appendectomy laparoscopically. One can resume office type of activities in 2-3 days. However, strenuous activities may be done after 2-3 weeks.

According to studies, laparoscopic approach is considered the best option for removal of appendix as it has fewer complications, reduced hospital stay, and faster recovery compared to open surgery.

Dr. R. Padmakumar is one of the Best Laparoscopic Surgeons in India and has trained many surgeons all over India in Laparoscopic Surgeries.

Dr. R. Padmakumar is one of the Best Hernia Surgeon in India. He has been changing lives through Keyhole Surgery. He has got more than 30 years of hands-on experience in laparoscopic Surgery in major hospitals across India and has completed more than 7000 cases of Laparoscopic Hernia Surgeries. Dr. Padmakumar has trained more than 300 surgeons from all over the world the art of laparoscopic surgery especially Laparoscopic Hernia Surgery. Dr. Padmakumar is also hailed as one of the Best Bariatric Surgeon in India & UAE. He is renowned for new and improved treatment techniques and the first in the World to perform Scarless Bariatric Surgery with Tummy Tuck / Abdominoplasty. He is also one of the very few thyroid surgeons in India doing Endoscopic Thyroidectomy (scarless thyroid surgery).