{"id":799,"date":"2022-12-13T07:39:42","date_gmt":"2022-12-13T07:39:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/patialaheart.com\/blog\/?p=799"},"modified":"2025-01-25T07:44:36","modified_gmt":"2025-01-25T07:44:36","slug":"appendectomy-appendix-operation-treatment-risk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/patialaheart.com\/blog\/appendectomy-appendix-operation-treatment-risk\/","title":{"rendered":"Appendectomy (Appendix Operation): Treatment &#038; Risk"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Appendicectomy or Appendectomy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a surgical procedure to remove the appendix, a small, finger-shaped tube attached to the large intestine. The surgical procedure is performed when a person has an inflamed or infected appendix (appendicitis).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/patialaheart.com\/gastroenterology-and-hepatology.php\"><b>Appendicitis<\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is considered as a medical emergency since an inflamed appendix has the potential to burst and cause serious complications.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is important to get the treatment at the earliest if a person experiences the following symptoms:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abdominal swelling<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain in the abdomen that spreads to the lower right<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diarrhoea or constipation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nausea<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequent, painful urination<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loss of appetite<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vomiting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fever<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Untreated appendicitis can cause the appendix to burst, and infectious agents can spread throughout the abdominal cavity. This can cause inflammation of the abdominal lining or peritonitis.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bursting of the appendix may also result in the spread of infection to the bloodstream and may cause sepsis. Both sepsis and peritonitis can cause chronic illness and may also become fatal in some cases. <\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/patialaheart.com\/blog\/appendectomy-appendix-operation-treatment-risk\/#Why_is_appendectomy_performed\" >Why is appendectomy performed?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/patialaheart.com\/blog\/appendectomy-appendix-operation-treatment-risk\/#What_are_the_causes_of_appendicitis\" >What are the causes of appendicitis?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/patialaheart.com\/blog\/appendectomy-appendix-operation-treatment-risk\/#Types_of_Appendicectomy\" >Types of Appendicectomy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/patialaheart.com\/blog\/appendectomy-appendix-operation-treatment-risk\/#Is_appendectomy_safe_during_pregnancy\" >Is appendectomy safe during pregnancy?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/patialaheart.com\/blog\/appendectomy-appendix-operation-treatment-risk\/#What_are_the_risks_of_appendicectomy\" >What are the risks of appendicectomy?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/patialaheart.com\/blog\/appendectomy-appendix-operation-treatment-risk\/#Can_appendicitis_be_treated_without_surgery\" >Can appendicitis be treated without surgery?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 30px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_appendectomy_performed\"><\/span><b>Why is appendectomy performed?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Appendectomy is performed to remove the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/patialaheart.com\/gastroenterology-and-hepatology.php\"><b>infected appendix<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It is considered the safest treatment for an inflamed appendix in most cases. There are, however, certain individuals who may benefit from antibiotics if they are unfit for surgery or with early signs of appendicitis.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These people may be at risk of developing appendicitis again in the future. Hence, it is safest to remove the appendix to avoid the risk of appendix rupture.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 30px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_causes_of_appendicitis\"><\/span><b>What are the causes of appendicitis?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A blockage in the appendix&#8217;s lining can cause infection in the appendix. The bacteria grows rapidly in the blocked area, causing swollen and inflamed appendix. If not treated quickly, the appendix may burst and cause the infection to spread.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 30px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_Appendicectomy\"><\/span><b>Types of Appendicectomy<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are two types of surgical procedures to remove the appendix &#8211; open appendectomy and laparoscopic appendectomy. The type of surgery a person should undergo depends on the severity of appendicitis and the person&#8217;s medical condition.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 25px; color: #294694;\"><b>Open Appendectomy<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During open appendectomy, a surgeon will make a 2-4 inches long incision in the lower right of the abdomen. The appendix is removed through this incision, and the wound is stitched. The surgeon will also clean the abdominal cavity if the appendix is ruptured. The surgeon may perform an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/patialaheart.com\/general-surgery.php\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">open appendectomy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> when:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the appendix is ruptured, and the infection has spread to the abdominal cavity<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the person already had abdominal surgery in the past<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">there is a lump or appendix mass where the appendix ruptured<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 25px; color: #294694;\"><b>Laparoscopic appendectomy<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/patialaheart.com\/general-surgery.php\"><b>less invasive method<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and is performed without a large incision. Instead, 1-3 small cuts are made in the abdomen. A thin tube called a laparoscope is put through one of the cuts. The laparoscope includes surgical tools and a small video camera. The camera displays the image on the screen allowing the surgeon to see inside the abdomen and guide the surgical tools to remove the appendix through one of the incisions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A surgeon will advise laparoscopic appendicectomy if the person:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">doesn&#8217;t have any complications due to appendicitis<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">undergoes surgery may suffer complications<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">has obesity<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is pregnant<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The appendix is tied off in both surgeries with stitches before detaching it from the intestine. Excess fluid is drained through incisions before stitching, cleaning, and dressing the wounds. If the person has peritonitis, the surgeon may leave a drainage tube in the abdomen to drain the fluid.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"new-cta-btn\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/patialaheart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/calendar-1.png\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/patialaheart.com\/contact-us.php\">Request an Appointment at Patiala Heart<\/a><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 30px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_appendectomy_safe_during_pregnancy\"><\/span><b>Is appendectomy safe during pregnancy?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a pregnant woman has appendicitis, it is safer for the mother and the baby to have an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/patialaheart.com\/general-surgery.php\"><b>appendectomy<\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">than to worsen appendicitis. Delaying appendix surgery may increase the risk of complications, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peritonitis\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Premature delivery\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Miscarriage<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bleeding after delivery<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Laparoscopic appendicectomy is the preferred treatment option for pregnant women with appendicitis.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 30px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_risks_of_appendicectomy\"><\/span><b>What are the risks of appendicectomy?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>appendix operation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a safe surgical procedure. Both types of appendectomy have a low risk of complications. However, some risks associated with the surgery include the following:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wound infection\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blood clot formation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Internal bleeding<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Injury to other organs, such as the intestine and the bladder<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hernia<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Appendectomy is a very common surgical procedure, and such complications are rare. Moreover, the risk associated with appendicitis and rupturing of the appendix is far more severe and complicated than appendicectomy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 30px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_appendicitis_be_treated_without_surgery\"><\/span><b>Can appendicitis be treated without surgery?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/patialaheart.com\/gastroenterology-and-hepatology.php\"><b>Non-surgical treatment<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of appendicitis may be possible for patients with early signs of infection. In such cases, antibiotics may be given to treat appendicitis. However, antibiotics may not be enough to treat appendicitis, and the person may experience recurrent pain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In some cases, appendicitis may cause the formation of an appendix mass or lump on the appendix. If the appendix mass is present, the person may not require immediate <\/span><b>appendicitis surgery<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Instead, the doctors may recommend antibiotics to settle the mass and advise appendicectomy after a few weeks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Patiala Heart Institute offers the best treatment to all patients. Our highly <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/patialaheart.com\/\"><b>professional surgeons<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have years of experience in handling appendicectomy. We assure to provide the best care for appendicectomy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<style>#sp-ea-817 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-817.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-817.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-817.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-817.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-817.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1776921502\"><div id=\"sp-ea-817\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-8170\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse8170\" aria-controls=\"collapse8170\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> How long does appendectomy take?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse8170\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-817\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-8170\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The length of the surgery can vary, but in most cases, appendectomy should only take an hour. The time for recovery from the surgery depends on the type of surgery and whether the appendix has ruptured or not. If the appendix is ruptured, the person may require more time for recovery. It may take 1-3 weeks to recover from a laparoscopic appendicectomy and 3-4 weeks from an open appendicectomy.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-8171\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse8171\" aria-controls=\"collapse8171\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Can you live a normal life without an appendix?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse8171\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-817\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-8171\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Living without an appendix will not cause any health problems. Most people have no long-term effects on their health and can live a normal life after appendicectomy. However, you should avoid foods with high-fat content and processed sugar after getting your appendix removed, as these foods can be difficult to digest.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-8172\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse8172\" aria-controls=\"collapse8172\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the most common age for appendicitis?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse8172\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-817\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-8172\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Although appendicitis can develop at any age, it most commonly occurs in people between 10-30 years old.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"new-cta-btn\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/patialaheart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/calendar-1.png\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/patialaheart.com\/contact-us.php\">Request an Appointment at Patiala Heart<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Appendicectomy or Appendectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the appendix, a small, finger-shaped tube attached to the large intestine. 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