Appendix Removal Surgery | Appendectomy surgery

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Appendectomy

Appendectomy is the surgical removal of theappendix. The appendix is a finger-shapedstructure connected to the first part of thecolon. Appendicitis is the most commonreason for an appendectomy and is aninflammation and infection of the appendix

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Loss of appetite constipation or diarrhea Inability to pass gas Nausea vomiting Abdominal swelling Low fever Severe pain in the lower belly

symptoms

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Laparoscopic method

Laparoscopic appendectomy involves making three smallincisions in the abdomen, through which particularinstruments are inserted. A gas is gently pumped into theabdominal cavity to separate the abdominal wall from theorgans. This makes it easier to examine the appendix andinternal organs.

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