It is a surgery to remove the appendix. The appendix is a small finger-shaped organ located in the lower right abdomen. Appendectomy is performed when the appendix becomes inflamed, a condition known as appendicitis. Appendicitis is a medical emergency that requires immediate treatment to avoid serious complications, such as appendix perforation.
Surgery to remove the inflamed appendix and prevent serious complications. The surgery can be performed using open surgery or laparoscopy, and it is important to follow the doctor's instructions during the recovery period.
The appendectomy can be performed through open surgery or laparoscopy. Open surgery involves an incision in the abdomen to remove the appendix, while laparoscopic surgery uses small incisions and a laparoscope to perform the removal. Laparoscopic appendectomy is considered less invasive and has a faster recovery than open surgery.
After surgery, a recovery period of a few days to a week may be necessary before returning to normal activities.
It is important to follow the doctor's instructions on how to care for the incision and maintain a liquid diet before returning to a normal diet.
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