What is appendix surgery?

An appendix surgery or appendectomy is the surgical removal of the appendix. It is a common emergency surgery performed to treat appendicitis, an inflammatory condition of the appendix. It is the surgical technique used for the extraction of the appendix, this finger-shaped tube is a small cul-de-sac that is located between the small and large intestines. It requires general anesthesia and can be performed with minimally invasive procedures.

How is the procedure carried out?

An appendectomy is carried out through general anesthesia and with a minimally invasive approach, resulting in a fast recovery.Laparoscopic procedures are minimally invasive techniques, this method uses several small incisions, rather than one large incision as in traditional surgery. Fiber optic cameras and specialized instruments are used to perform the procedure through these small incisions. This approach offers many benefits for the patient, such as:

• Less recovery time.
• Less scars.
• Less discomfort or pain.
• Quicker return to normal activities.