Comparing Laparoscopic and Open Appendectomy for Acute Appendicitis in Delhi
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Acute appendicitis is a serious condition that requires prompt surgical treatment to remove the infected appendix. The two most common surgical options for treating acute appendicitis are laparoscopic appendectomy and open appendectomy. Here is a comparison of these two procedures: Laparoscopic appendectomy: During a laparoscopic appendectomy, the surgeon makes several small incisions in the abdomen and inserts a laparoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a camera on the end) through one of the incisions. The laparoscope allows the surgeon to view the inside of the abdomen on a monitor and perform the surgery using specialized instruments inserted through the other incisions. This procedure is minimally invasive and generally requires a shorter hospital stay and quicker recovery time compared to open appendectomy. Open appendectomy: During an open appendectomy, the surgeon makes a single large incision in the lower right side of the abdomen to access the appendix. This procedure is more i...