Category: General Surgery
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Direct answer: Appendix surgery, called an appendectomy or appendicectomy, removes an inflamed appendix. It is commonly performed using small incisions and a camera (laparoscopic or keyhole surgery) or through a larger incision (open surgery). The safest approach depends on the patient’s condition, whether the appendix has perforated, previous operations, available equipment and the responsible surgeon’s…
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Direct answer: Appendicitis can cause abdominal pain that starts near the middle of the abdomen and moves towards the lower right side, often becoming worse over hours. Loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, fever, abdominal swelling, constipation or diarrhoea may occur, but not everyone has the typical pattern. Suspected appendicitis needs urgent in-person medical assessment because…