Appendectomy
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An appendectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the appendix, a small, tube-like structure attached to the large intestine. This surgery is most commonly performed when a person has appendicitis, which is an inflammation of the appendix. Symptoms of appendicitis may include abdominal pain, fever, and nausea. If left untreated, an inflamed appendix can rupture, leading to serious complications, making timely surgical intervention important.
The procedure can be performed using either an open surgery technique or a minimally invasive laparoscopic approach. In open surgery, a larger incision is made in the abdomen, while laparoscopic surgery uses several small incisions and special instruments. Generally, the procedure lasts about one to two hours, and patients may need to stay in the hospital for a short period afterward. Recovery times can vary, but many people return to their normal activities within a few weeks.
While an appendectomy is often considered a safe procedure, it does carry some risks, such as infection, bleeding, or complications related to anesthesia. Benefits of the surgery typically include the resolution of appendicitis symptoms and the prevention of future appendiceal issues. However, as with any surgical procedure, individual outcomes can vary, and potential risks should be discussed with a healthcare professional.
3d Visualization in Laparoscopic Appendectomy: Benefits for Junior
This research paper examines the effects of using 3D visualization technology during laparoscopic appendectomy surgeries done by less experienced surgeons. The study divided patients into two groups: ...Abdominal Drain Use in Children's Appendectomy: Key Findings
This research paper is about a study conducted on children who underwent surgery for complicated appendicitis in Japan in 2015. The study wanted to find out if placing an abdominal drain during the su...Antibiotics Vs. Appendectomy: Best Treatment for Acute Appendicitis?
This research paper is about a study comparing the use of antibiotics versus surgery (appendectomy) for treating adults with confirmed acute appendicitis. The researchers analyzed data from several ot...Appendectomy During Pregnancy: Safety and Outcomes for Mothers
This research paper is a study on pregnant women who had appendicitis and needed to have their appendix removed. The study was conducted at South Stockholm General Hospital from December 2015 to Febru...Appendectomy Linked to Increased Risk of Ischemic Heart Disease
This research paper examines the link between having your appendix removed (appendectomy) and the risk of developing ischemic heart disease (IHD), a condition where the heart's blood supply is blocked...Appendectomy May Lower Cancer Risk: Key Findings From a Long-Term
The study looked at the relationship between having an appendix removed (appendectomy) and the later risk of getting cancer. Researchers used data from a long-term Dutch study of people over 55 that b...Appendectomy Options for Children: Surgery Vs. Non-Operative Care
Doctors don't agree on the best way to treat severe cases of appendicitis in children. This study looked at two different methods: non-operative management (NOM), which involves treatment without surg...Benefits of Plastic Bag Use in Minimally Invasive Appendectomy
This study looked at whether using a plastic bag during a less invasive type of appendix removal surgery could affect the risk of infection, complications, and death. The researchers looked at data fr...Best Timing for Appendectomy in Complicated Appendicitis Cases
This research paper is a revised version of a 2017 study regarding the best timing for an appendectomy (surgery to remove the appendix) in cases of complicated appendicitis. Complicated appendicitis, ...Candidates for Quick Recovery After Laparoscopic Appendectomy Surgery
This study aims to identify which patients would be good candidates for a quick, outpatient appendectomy (removal of the appendix) - a procedure where patients can go home less than 24 hours after sur...Comparing Appendectomy Techniques for Children: Tulaa Vs. Lpsa
This research paper is about a study that compared two surgical techniques used for treating acute appendicitis in children: Laparoscopic Appendectomy (LPSA) and Trans-Umbilical Laparoscopic Assisted ...Comparing Appendectomy Techniques: Tu Vs. Laparoscopic 3-Port Surgery
This research paper is about a study that compared two types of operations used to remove the appendix (a small organ in the body) when it gets infected, a condition known as appendicitis. The two typ...Comparing Endoloop and Hem-O-Lok in Laparoscopic Appendectomy
This study looked at two different methods used to close off the appendix during a laparoscopic appendectomy (a type of surgery to remove the appendix). The two methods are called the Endoloop and the...Comparing Ligasure and Endoloop in Pediatric Appendectomy Procedures
The research paper is about a study comparing two different methods used to seal off the appendix during a laparoscopic appendectomy (a minimally invasive surgical procedure to remove the appendix). T...Comparing Single-Port and Traditional Appendectomy Techniques
This research paper is about a study that compares two surgical techniques used to treat appendicitis: the traditional three-access laparoscopic appendectomy (CLA) and the Single-Port Laparoscopic App...Comprehending Acute Appendicitis: Identifying Symptoms and Understanding
This paper discusses acute appendicitis, which is the most common reason for abdominal surgery in children. Appendicitis occurs when the appendix, a small pouch in the abdomen, becomes blocked and inf...Cost-Effective Benefits of Preventive Appendectomy During Surgery
This research paper discusses whether removing a healthy appendix during unrelated abdominal surgery could potentially save costs and prevent future risk of appendicitis. The researchers used a hypoth...Does Appendectomy Reduce the Risk of Parkinson's Disease?
This research paper explores the potential link between having your appendix removed (appendectomy) and the risk of developing Parkinson's disease (PD). Some theories suggest that the appendix, a part...Does Having an Appendectomy Increase Your Risk of Inflammatory Bowel
This research paper investigates the relationship between having an appendectomy (removal of the appendix) and developing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a group of disorders that cause inflammation...Does the Time of Day for Appendectomy Affect Surgery Outcomes?
This research paper is about a study conducted to see if the time of day when an appendectomy (removal of the appendix) is performed affects the outcome of the surgery. The doctors looked at surgeries...Effective Techniques for Closing the Appendix During Laparoscopic
This research paper looked at three different ways to close off the appendix during laparoscopic (keyhole) appendectomy (removal of the appendix). They looked at patient data from January 2018 to June...Effectiveness of Transumbilical Appendectomy in Children Explained
The research paper discusses the effectiveness of a certain surgical technique for removing the appendix, known as Transumbilical Laparoscopic-assisted Appendectomy (TULAA). This technique is a combin...Endoscopic Therapy Vs. Laparoscopic Surgery for Acute Appendicitis
This research paper investigates a new, less invasive method of treating acute appendicitis called Endoscopic Retrograde Appendicitis Therapy (ERAT), and compares it to the traditional method of lapar...Factors Influencing Laparoscopic Appendectomy Conversion to Open
This research paper examines the factors that could cause a surgeon to switch from a less invasive procedure (laparoscopic appendectomy or LA) to a more traditional, open surgery (open appendectomy or...Impact of CT Scans on Appendectomy Rates in Korea: a Study Overview
This research study looked at how better access to diagnosis and treatment facilities could affect the number of appendectomy surgeries (removal of the appendix) in Korea. The researchers used data fr...Impact of Resident Participation on Appendectomy Surgery Times
This research paper is essentially about the effect of medical resident involvement in surgeries on the length of the operation. The study focused on appendectomies (appendix removal surgeries) perfor...Impact of Surgeon Experience on Appendectomy Outcomes in Children
This research paper looks into how the experience level of junior pediatric surgeons impacts the outcomes of appendectomy surgeries. Appendectomies, or surgeries to remove the appendix, have tradition...Improving Appendectomy Outcomes with a Dedicated Surgical Team
This study compared two ways of treating patients who need emergency surgery for appendicitis: the traditional method where the on-call surgeon operates, and a newer method where a special team of sur...Improving Appendectomy Outcomes with Minimally Invasive Surgery
This research paper looked at whether training in minimally invasive surgery (MIS) improves outcomes in a common procedure called laparoscopic appendectomy (a minimally invasive surgery to remove the ...Increased Colorectal Cancer Risk After Appendectomy: What Patients
This research paper looked at the location of tumors in patients who have had appendix or gallbladder removal surgery and later developed colorectal cancer (CRC). The research found that there is a hi...Is Inverting the Appendiceal Stump Necessary During Appendectomy?
This study examined whether it is necessary to invert the remaining part of the appendix (the appendiceal stump) during a laparoscopic appendectomy, a surgical procedure to remove the appendix. The re...Is It Safe to Delay Appendectomy for Up to 24 Hours?
This study looked at whether it's safer to perform surgery on patients with non-complicated acute appendicitis within 8 hours of diagnosis, or if waiting up to 24 hours is just as safe. The researcher...Is Routine Tissue Evaluation After Appendectomy Necessary?
This research paper explores the benefits and drawbacks of routinely examining tissue samples from appendix removal surgeries when there's no suspicion of cancer. The reasons often given for these exa...Laparoscopic Appendectomy for Complicated Appendicitis: What Patients
This research paper examines whether a less invasive surgical procedure known as laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) is safe and effective for treating complicated appendicitis (CA), as compared to the mor...Laparoscopic Appendectomy in Children: Faster Recovery and Safety
This research study looked at the differences between traditional (open) and laparoscopic (minimally invasive) appendectomies in children. The goal was to see how long it took for surgeons to get the ...Laparoscopic Appendectomy in Pregnancy: a Safe Surgical Option
This research paper discusses the treatment of acute appendicitis in pregnant women. It is still unclear whether the best method of removing the appendix during pregnancy is through traditional open s...Laparoscopic Appendectomy Safety for Pregnant Women in Second
This research paper is about a study on pregnant women with acute appendicitis (a sudden severe inflammation of the appendix) during their second trimester. The study aimed to evaluate if a laparoscop...Laparoscopic Appendectomy: Comparing Polymer Clips and Endoloops
This research paper is about a study that compared two methods of closing the appendix during a laparoscopic appendectomy - a type of surgery to remove the appendix. The two methods are polymeric clip...Laparoscopic Appendectomy: How Surgeon Experience Affects Recovery
This study looked at how the experience and specialty of surgeons affected the outcomes of patients who had their appendix removed (appendectomy). The researchers looked at over 1,500 patients who had...Laparoscopic Appendectomy: How the Lapp Score Reduces Unnecessary
This research paper is about a study conducted to test the effectiveness of the Laparoscopic APPendicitis (LAPP) score in deciding whether or not to remove a patient's appendix during surgery. The stu...Laparoscopic Vs. Open Appendectomy: Best Options for Children’s
This study looked at the results of two types of surgery for acute appendicitis in children - one where a small camera (laparoscope) is used to see inside the body (laparoscopic) and the other where a...Laparoscopic Vs. Open Appendectomy: Safety for Pregnant Women
This research paper is about the safety of performing a laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) - a less invasive way of removing the appendix using a laparoscope - versus an open appendectomy (OA) - a more tr...Laparoscopic Vs. Open Appendectomy: What Parents Should Know
This study looked at whether there were any differences in the outcomes of two types of surgery for acute appendicitis in children: laparoscopic (minimally invasive using a camera) and open appendecto...Laparoscopic Vs. Open Appendectomy: Which Has Fewer Complications?
This research paper is about a comprehensive review of several other scientific studies comparing two types of appendectomy surgeries: Laparoscopic Appendectomy (LA) and Open Appendectomy (OA). An app...Laparoscopic Vs. Open Appendectomy: Which Is Better for Appendicitis?
This research paper is about a study that compares two types of surgery for appendicitis: open appendectomy (traditional surgery) and laparoscopic appendectomy (minimally invasive surgery). This is an...Laparoscopic Vs. Robotic Appendectomy: Which Is Better for Patients?
This research paper compares two types of surgery techniques - laparoscopic (a minimally invasive surgery that uses a tiny camera and several thin instruments) and robotic-assisted (where surgeons use...Laparoscopic Vs. Transumbilical Appendectomy in Children: a Comparison
The study looks at two types of surgery used to treat appendicitis in children: laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) and transumbilical laparoscopic assisted appendectomy (TULAA). By reviewing data from ove...Link Between Appendectomy and Cognitive Impairment in Adults 50-70
This research study was conducted to find out if there is a link between having an appendectomy (surgery to remove the appendix) and cognitive impairment (problems with thinking, memory, and decision-...Mini-Incision Open Appendectomy Vs. Laparoscopic Surgery Explained
This research paper compares two surgical procedures used to treat acute appendicitis: mini-incision open appendectomy (MOA) and laparoscopic appendectomy (LA). The study included 102 patients with a ...New Treatment for Appendicitis: Endoscopic Approach Explained
This research paper discusses a new method of treating acute appendicitis. Typically, this condition is treated by surgically removing the appendix. However, this traditional treatment comes with comp...Nighttime Appendectomy: Safe Outcomes Similar to Daytime Surgery
This study looks at whether the time of day a patient with acute appendicitis has their appendix removed affects the outcome of the surgery. The research was carried out at Tampere University Hospital...Optimal Timing for Appendectomy: Key to Faster Recovery and Fewer
This study looked at the timing of appendectomies (surgery to remove the appendix) and how it might affect outcomes for patients. Researchers looked at over 600 appendectomies performed between July 2...Optimizing Appendectomy Techniques for Better Outcomes in Children
This research paper discusses a study that looked at the costs and outcomes of different surgical methods for treating appendicitis in children. Appendicitis surgeries make up about 30% of the total e...Outcomes of Laparoscopic Appendectomy by Trainees Vs. Experts
This study looked at the outcomes of 500 laparoscopic appendectomies (a type of surgery to remove the appendix) performed by senior trainee pediatric surgeons in their last year of training, compared ...Pediatric Appendectomy: Understanding Complications and Recovery Times
This research paper looked into the rates of complications following two common types of children's surgeries - appendectomy (removal of the appendix) and cholecystectomy (removal of the gallbladder) ...Prompt Appendectomy Benefits Children with Perforated Appendicitis
This research paper aimed to understand what factors might lead to failure in non-surgical treatments for children with perforated appendicitis, and compare these factors to those associated with imme...Reducing Abdominal Infection Risk After Appendectomy with Standardized
This study examines whether a specific technique used during appendectomy surgeries (removal of the appendix) can help reduce the risk of infection in the abdomen. When performing an appendectomy, sur...Reducing Abdominal Infection Risk After Appendix Surgery with Standardized
This study examines whether a specific technique used during appendectomy surgeries (removal of the appendix) can help reduce the risk of infection in the abdomen. When performing an appendectomy, sur...Robotic Appendectomy: Safe and Effective for Emergency Surgery
This research paper is a review of 20 years of studies about using robots to perform appendectomies, a common emergency abdominal surgery to remove the appendix. From the articles they found, the rese...Safety of Delayed Appendectomy in Children with Uncomplicated
This research paper analyzes the outcomes of immediate versus delayed surgery for uncomplicated appendicitis in children aged between 6 and 14 years. The study included 45 patients, some of whom under...Same-Day Discharge After Laparoscopic Appendectomy: Is It Safe?
This study compared two groups of patients who had laparoscopic appendectomy (a surgery to remove the appendix) for non-ruptured appendicitis: those who left the hospital the same day as their surgery...Same-Day Surgery for Appendicitis: What Patients Need to Know
This study looks at the use of same-day surgery (ambulatory surgery) for treating acute appendicitis, which is the most common cause of sudden abdominal pain requiring surgery. The researchers looked ...Single-Incision Appendectomy: a Safer, Quicker Option for Kids
This research paper is about a study comparing two methods of removing the appendix in children with acute appendicitis: the traditional three-incision method (TILA) and a newer, single-incision metho...Single-Incision Laparoscopic Appendectomy for Children Explained
This research paper is about a study conducted at a children's hospital on the use of a single-incision laparoscopic appendectomy (SILA), a surgery method that involves making only one small cut in th...Single-Incision Laparoscopic Appendectomy: Safety in Children’s
This research paper is about a study that was conducted to see how quickly and safely surgeons can learn to perform a single-incision laparoscopic appendectomy, a minimally invasive surgery to remove ...Standardizing Equipment in Laparoscopic Appendectomy Reduces Costs
This research paper is about a study conducted to see if standardizing surgical equipment could lower costs for a specific type of surgery (laparoscopic appendectomy) without impacting patient safety....Surgical Site Infection Rates After Appendectomy in Low-Income
This research paper investigates the rate of infection at the surgical site after an appendectomy in low and middle-income countries. The researchers conducted a thorough review of existing studies on...Surgical Site Infections After Appendectomy: What Patients Should Know
This research paper is about surgical site infection (SSI) after appendectomy (removal of the appendix) worldwide. It is a systematic review and meta-analysis, meaning it uses data from many different...The Evolution of Appendectomy: a Historical Overview for Patients
This research paper traces the history of appendectomy, the surgical removal of the appendix, from its early beginnings to modern day procedures. The first accidental appendectomy was performed in 173...Timing of Appendectomy in Children: What Parents Need to Know
This paper discusses a study which looked at the timing of appendectomies (surgery to remove the appendix) in children. The researchers wanted to find out if there was a difference in complications af...Understanding Acute Appendicitis: Recognizing Symptoms and Navigating
This paper discusses acute appendicitis, which is the most common reason for abdominal surgery in children. Appendicitis occurs when the appendix, a small pouch in the abdomen, becomes blocked and inf...Understanding Appendectomy for Children: What Parents Need to Know
This study looks at how appendicitis in children is being treated in the United States. It uses data from a large national registry to examine various aspects of the patient's experience, such as thei...Understanding Appendectomy Risks: Age and Complications Explained
This study looked at the risks of complications after an appendectomy (surgery to remove the appendix), particularly in older patients. It was based on information from two databases, one containing d...Understanding Appendectomy Risks: Insights From a 20-Year Study
This research paper is about a study that looked at the death rates and risk factors associated with the surgical removal of the appendix (appendectomy) in Finland between 1990 and 2010. The researche...Understanding Appendectomy Techniques: a Decade of Change in Surgery
This research paper studied surgery operations removing appendices (appendectomies) carried out between 2005 and 2014 at a university medical center. It aimed to understand how often these procedures ...Understanding Appendectomy: Comparing Surgical Methods for Better Care
This research paper analyzes a study that compared three different surgical methods for removing an appendix: using a purse string suture, using a technique called intracorporeal knotting, or using a ...Understanding Appendectomy: Impact of Delays on Recovery and Risks
The research paper investigates the impact of delays in the hospital on the rates of appendix rupture (perforation) and complications in patients with acute appendicitis. The study analyzed data from ...Understanding Appendicitis Treatment Techniques in Switzerland
This research paper involves a survey of 540 members of the Swiss Surgical Society to understand how they treat appendicitis. The study focuses on the surgical techniques used, how the appendix stump ...Understanding Complications After Appendectomy in Children
This study looked at children who had surgery for acute appendicitis, which is the most common cause of sudden severe stomach pain in kids. The researchers wanted to understand the reasons and results...Understanding Laparoscopic Appendectomy for Acute Appendicitis
This research paper discusses the use of laparoscopic surgery as a diagnostic tool for acute appendicitis (AA), a common emergency surgery. Acute appendicitis can be hard to diagnose accurately. There...Understanding Laparoscopic Appendectomy: Insights for Surgical
This study surveyed surgical trainees in South Africa to understand their experience with and perceptions of a particular surgical procedure, the laparoscopic appendectomy (a minimally invasive surger...Understanding Pediatric Appendectomy Costs and Procedure Duration
This research paper looks at the costs associated with pediatric appendicitis, specifically the laparoscopic appendectomy procedure, where the appendix is removed through a few small incisions. The st...Understanding Pediatric Appendicitis: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Surgery
This research paper discusses appendicitis in children, which is a common condition that often requires surgery. It usually causes pain in the lower right side of the abdomen. The paper suggests that ...Understanding Post-Appendectomy Abscesses in Children: Key Insights
This research study looks at the occurrence of abscesses, or pockets of pus, that develop in the abdomen after an appendectomy (surgery to remove the appendix) in children. These abscesses can occur i...Understanding Rare Conditions: Stump and Recurrent Appendicitis
This research paper discusses two rare conditions related to appendicitis: stump appendicitis and recurrent appendicitis. Stump appendicitis is inflammation in the remaining appendicular tissue after...Understanding Readmission Risks After Appendectomy: Key Insights
This research paper presents a detailed analysis of why people might need to be readmitted to the hospital after having surgery to remove their appendix (appendectomy). The researchers looked at 836,9...Understanding Sepsis Risk After Appendectomy in Adults
This study looked at the risk factors and outcomes for adults who develop sepsis, a severe infection, after having their appendix removed. The researchers looked at data from over 72,000 patients who ...Understanding the Costs of Laparoscopic Appendectomy Surgery
This research paper looks at the cost of a common surgical procedure, the laparoscopic appendectomy, which is the removal of the appendix using a laparoscope. The study found that there was a wide ran...Using Pre-Operative Imaging to Reduce Unnecessary Appendectomies
This research paper looks at the frequency of unnecessary appendix removal surgeries, which happen when doctors suspect a patient has appendicitis, but the appendix turns out to be healthy. These unne...