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A laparoscopic appendicectomy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure designed to remove the appendix. The technique employs a laparoscope, which is a long, thin tube with a high-resolution camera and a high-intensity light at the front. This device offers a visual guide through small incisions in the abdomen, enabling surgeons to perform the appendicectomy with more precision and less physical intrusion compared to traditional appendectomy.
Laparoscopic appendicectomy is primarily performed to treat appendicitis—an inflamed or infected appendix. The minimally invasive nature of this procedure offers several advantages over traditional appendicectomy:
Due to smaller incisions and less tissue trauma.
Patients typically return to normal activities faster than those undergoing traditional appendicectomy.
Smaller incisions lead to less visible scarring.
Smaller incisions can reduce the risk of wound infections and hernias.
Patients experiencing symptoms of appendicitis—like severe abdominal pain, especially in the lower right area, along with fever, nausea, and vomiting—are potential candidates for laparoscopic appendicectomy.
A doctor will first conduct a physical examination and diagnostic tests to confirm appendicitis.
The patient’s overall health status, including any comorbidities and ability to tolerate surgery, will be assessed.
During a laparoscopic appendicectomy, a surgeon makes a few small incisions in the patient’s abdomen. A laparoscope is inserted through one of these incisions, providing a clear internal view on a monitor. Other specialised instruments are inserted to remove the inflamed appendix.
The typical hospital stay after a laparoscopic appendicectomy is short, often allowing the patient to return home within a day or two.
After returning home, the patient must care for their surgical wounds and gradually reintroduce normal activities.
The cost of a laparoscopic appendicectomy can vary widely, depending on factors such as geographical location, the specifics of the individual case, and insurance coverage.
These include charges for the operating room, hospital stay, and laboratory tests.
These include the charges for the surgeon, anesthesiologist, and other medical professionals involved in the procedure.
As with any surgery, a laparoscopic appendicectomy carries potential risks and complications, although these are typically low.
Consult our MOH-accredited surgeon for an accurate diagnosis and personalised treatment plan.
Dr Png is a United States fellowship-trained urologist who received his urology specialist board certification from Singapore. He is the first and only urologist in Singapore to be inducted into the Fellow, American College of Surgeons (FACS) after completing a minimally invasive surgery fellowship in the USA at the Indiana University School of Medicine, where he sub-specialised in robotic and laparoscopic surgery for urological cancers.
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The procedure typically lasts between 1 to 2 hours.
Initially, you may be advised to consume only clear liquids before gradually transitioning to more regular food as your bowel function returns to normal. Always follow the specific dietary guidelines provided by your surgeon.
Since laparoscopic appendicectomy involves small incisions, any resulting scars are typically minimal and fade over time.
Yes, but the timeline can vary. Many people can return to light activities within a few days, but more strenuous tasks or exercise may need to be postponed for 2 to 4 weeks. Always follow your surgeon’s specific advice regarding activity resumption.
