WHAT is Appendix?
The appendix is a long narrow tube about a few inches in length that attaches to the first part of the colon which is also known as cecum. It is located in the lower right part of the abdomen. Its function, however, is not identified. It is still considered a vestigial (rudimentary) organ.
Why do we need appendectomy?
Appendectomy means removal of appendix. It is done for:
Acute Appendicitis: It is an inflammatory condition of the appendix.
What are the causes of Acute Appendicitis?
Appendicitis occurs when the Appendix becomes blocked often by stool or some foreign body or cancer. Appendix may also be blocked by infection.
What are the symptoms of appendicitis?
WHAT is a Laparoscopic Appendectomy?
Appendicitis is one of the most common surgical problems.
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.