An appendectomy is an operation to remove the appendix, a small blind-ended tube attached to the beginning of the large intestine in the lower right side of the abdomen, when it becomes inflamed and painful. Acute appendicitis is managed as an emergency, because continuing inflammation can perforate the appendix and spread infection through the abdominal cavity. The classic picture begins as vague pain around the navel that shifts within hours to the lower right abdomen and worsens with movement or coughing, together with loss of appetite, nausea and sometimes a low-grade fever. The presentation can be atypical in children, in pregnancy and in older adults. Diagnosis is mainly clinical, supported by blood tests and ultrasound or CT imaging; the decision to operate is made through clinical examination and in-hospital observation, not by reading a web page or a single test result. Most appendectomies are done laparoscopically through three small incisions: the small blood supply of the appendix is divided, its base is secured, and the specimen is removed inside a retrieval bag. The surgeon may convert to a small open incision when the appendix is perforated, when adhesions are dense, or when the view is not safe. That is a safety decision, not a failure. General anaesthesia is used in most cases. In selected patients with simple, uncomplicated inflammation, antibiotic treatment without surgery may be discussed. It does not suit everyone, it carries a risk that the inflammation returns later, and the choice is made in hospital after a full assessment with close follow-up. Limits of the procedure: an appendectomy treats appendicitis and nothing else. It does not treat irritable bowel syndrome, chronic abdominal pain, gallbladder disease or ovarian problems, so the appendix is not removed as a solution for unexplained abdominal pain, nor preventively when it is not inflamed. One dangerous myth is taking a strong painkiller, a laxative or an enema when appendicitis is suspected: this masks the signs and raises the risk of perforation. Stop eating and drinking and go to the emergency department.
Procedure steps
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Urgent assessment and diagnosis
The surgeon examines the abdomen and asks about the sequence of pain, nausea and fever, then blood tests and ultrasound or CT imaging are arranged according to age and circumstances. A few hours of observation with repeat examination may be advised, since some cases only declare themselves with time.
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Preparation and anaesthesia
You are kept fasting and given intravenous fluids, a pre-operative intravenous antibiotic and suitable pain relief. The anaesthetist reviews your medical history and medicines, and consent is signed after the benefits, the risks and the possibility of conversion to open surgery have been explained.
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Laparoscopic access and abdominal survey
After general anaesthesia the abdomen is insufflated with medical gas and a camera is inserted through a small incision near the navel, followed by two working ports. The surgeon inspects the appendix, the bowel and the pelvis to confirm that appendicitis is the cause, because other conditions can mimic it.
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Removing the appendix and securing the base
The appendix is freed from its attachments, its small artery is sealed, then the base is closed with clips, a suture or a stapler, divided and removed inside a bag. If pus is present it is suctioned and the area irrigated, and a temporary drain may be left when the appendix has perforated.
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Recovery, monitoring and discharge
The port sites are closed with simple sutures, you wake in the recovery room and move to the ward. Getting up and walking the same day is encouraged, and fluids then light food are started as tolerated. A follow-up appointment is arranged to check the wound and review the histology report of the appendix.
Before the procedure
If you have persistent lower right abdominal pain with nausea or fever, stop eating and drinking and go to the emergency department; do not take a strong painkiller, a laxative or an enema before assessment, as they mask the signs. Tell the doctor about every medicine you take, especially blood thinners, aspirin, diabetes medicines, immune-suppressing drugs and herbal supplements. Report any drug allergy or previous problem with anaesthesia, along with chronic illnesses and earlier abdominal operations. Tell the doctor if pregnancy is possible before any imaging. Remove jewellery, nail polish and contact lenses, bring previous reports, test results and your insurance card, and arrange someone to accompany you home after discharge.
After the procedure
Get up and walk on the same day, as this lowers the risk of clots and adhesions, and start with fluids then light food as tolerated. Take pain relief as prescribed and complete any prescribed antibiotic course. Keep the wound clean and dry and avoid soaking in a bath or pool until your surgeon allows it. Avoid heavy lifting and strenuous effort for roughly two to four weeks, depending on the type of operation and your surgeon's advice. Mild bloating and shoulder-tip discomfort after laparoscopy are expected and temporary. **Go to the emergency department immediately if you develop: a high fever or shivering; abdominal pain that increases instead of easing; distension with repeated vomiting; no passage of gas or stool; redness, pus or opening of the wound; dizziness or a racing pulse; shortness of breath or chest pain; pain and swelling in the leg.**
Expected duration
Usually 30 to 60 minutes in the operating room, longer if the appendix has perforated or adhesions are present; hospital stay is typically one to three nights.
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