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    Appendicitis Surgery and Recovery Time


    Reviewed by Dr. Valeria Simone MD (Southlake General Surgery, Texas)


    Appendicitis surgery is another common surgery that requires recovery time before the patient can return to normal activities. The recovery period varies based on the severity of the condition and the type of surgery, but generally, patients should expect to take at least a week off from work or school.


    Eating a balanced diet during recovery is important to ensure the body is receiving enough nutrients to heal. Additionally, getting plenty of rest and staying active are both important components of the recovery process.


    Appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix, a finger-shaped pouch that projects from your colon on the lower right side of your abdomen. The appendix doesn’t seem to have a specific purpose. Appendicitis causes pain in your lower right abdomen.


    However, in most people, pain begins around the navel and then moves. As the inflammation worsens, appendicitis pain typically increases and eventually becomes severe.


    A blockage in the lining of the appendix that results in infection is the likely cause of appendicitis. The bacteria multiply rapidly, causing the appendix to become inflamed, swollen, and filled with pus. If not treated promptly, the appendix can rupture. Although anyone can develop appendicitis, most often it occurs in people between the ages of 10 and 30. The standard treatment is the surgical removal of the appendix.







    What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Appendicitis?



    • Sudden pain that begins on the right side of the lower abdomen

    • Sudden pain that begins around your navel and often shifts to your lower right abdomen

    • Pain that worsens if you cough, walk or make other jarring movements

    • Nausea and vomiting

    • Loss of appetite

    • Low-grade fever that may worsen as the illness progresses

    • Constipation or diarrhea

    • Abdominal bloating


    The site of pain may vary, depending on your age and the position of your appendix. When you’re pregnant, the pain may seem to come from your upper abdomen because your appendix is higher during pregnancy.


    What are the Complications of Untreated Appendicitis?


    Appendicitis can cause serious complications, such as:



    • A ruptured appendix. A rupture spreads infection throughout your abdomen (peritonitis). Possibly life-threatening, this condition requires immediate surgery to remove the appendix and clean your abdominal cavity.

    • An abscess, a pocket of pus, may form in the abdomen if the appendix bursts. In most cases, a surgeon drains the abscess by placing a tube through your abdominal wall into the abscess. The tube is left in place for two weeks, and you’re given antibiotics to clear the infection.


    Once the infection is clear, you’ll have surgery to remove the appendix. In some cases, the abscess is drained, and the appendix is removed immediately


    What is a laparoscopic appendectomy?


    The laparoscopic surgical technique involves making several tiny cuts in the abdomen and inserting a miniature camera and surgical instruments. As many as three or four incisions are made. The surgeon then removes the appendix with the instruments, so there is usually no need to make a large incision in the abdomen.


    What is the benefit of laparoscopic appendectomy?


    Most cases of acute appendicitis can be treated laparoscopically. The main advantages are:



    • Less post-operative pain

    • Faster recovery and return to normal activity

    • Shorter hospital stay

    • Less post-operative complications

    • Minimally sized incisions/scars


    Recovery time after surgery


    Recovery time and degree of discomfort from appendix surgery may vary from patient to patient. Generally, patients can expect to be in the hospital for an average of two to three days, with a recovery time of four to six weeks. During this time, light exercise and activities are encouraged, but individuals should be careful not to overexert themselves.


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