What is Appendix?

An appendix is a small, tube-like structure attached to the first part of your colon. It is positioned in the lower right part of your abdomen. The exact function of the appendix is not known, however, it may be a region that hosts friendly bacteria which aid digestion and fight infection. Any blockage inside of the appendix can cause appendicitis. The blockage increases pressure, issues with blood flow, and inflammation. If the blockage is not treated on time, the appendix can burst and spread the infection into the abdomen. This causes a condition known as peritonitis.

Laparoscopic Appendectomy or Appendix Removal Surgery is routinely done at Shakuntala Devi Vig Hospital, Jalandhar. It involves making tiny incisions in the abdomen and removing appendix through it. Laparoscopic Surgeons are extensively trained to do surgeries using laparoscope (a thin telescope) Dr. Mukta Vig is General and Laparoscopic Surgeon at Shakuntala Devi Vig Hospital, Jalandhar with more than 15 years’ experience in Laparoscopic Surgery. If appendix becomes infected it must be surgically removed (emergency appendicectomy or appendectomy) before it perforates (burst) and spreads the infection to entire abdomen (peritonitis). Burst Appendix can be dangerous and may lead to death.

In laparoscopic procedure for removal of the appendix, appendectomies, surgeons operate through 3 small incisions which are 5mm in size, while watching an enlarged image on a high definition monitor.

Advantages of Laparoscopic Appendectomy :

• Less post-operative pain related to size of incision- smaller incisions.
• Less Handling of intestines which results in little or no disturbance of normal function.
• Rapid return to normal activity
• Early return to more strenuous activities: driving, lifting, sport etc.
• Hospital stay reduced from 5 days to 1 day.
• No drains and pipes.
• No dressings or stiches.
• No scars.

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• State of the art infrastructure
• Genuine and unbiased advice
• Highly experienced and internationally trained team