Best appendix surgeon in delhi
Appendicitis
Appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix, a finger-shaped pouch that projects from your colon on the lower right side of your abdomen. 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. For consultation book your appointment with the Best Appendix Surgeon in Rajendra Nagar Delhi, Dr. Sukhavinder Singh Saggu.
How is Appendicitis is treated?
Most people with appendicitis need a surgery called an appendectomy. It removes a diseased appendix. If the appendix hasn’t yet ruptured, surgery prevents that rupture and keeps infection from spreading. There are two types of appendectomy: open and laparoscopic.
- Open Appendectomy: During an open appendectomy, a surgeon makes one incision in the lower right side of your abdomen. Your appendix is removed and the wound is closed with stitches. This procedure allows your doctor to clean the abdominal cavity if your appendix has burst
- Laparoscopic Appendectomy: During a laparoscopic appendectomy, a surgeon accesses the appendix through a few small incisions in your abdomen. A small, narrow tube called a cannula will then be inserted. The cannula is used to inflate your abdomen with carbon dioxide gas. This gas allows the surgeon to see your appendix more clearly.
Once the abdomen is inflated, an instrument called a laparoscope will be inserted through the incision. The laparoscope is a long, thin tube with high-intensity light and a high-resolution camera at the front. The camera will display the images on a screen, allowing the surgeon to see inside your abdomen and guide the instruments. When the appendix is found, it will be tied off with stitches and removed. The small incisions are then cleaned, closed, and dressed. For consultation book your appointment with the Best Appendix Surgeon in Delhi.
Advantages of Appendicitis Surgery
- Less postoperative pain.
- May shorten hospital stay.
- May result in a quicker return to bowel function.
- Quicker return to normal activity.
- Better cosmetic results
Risks and potential side effects
An appendectomy is a fairly simple and common procedure. However, there are some risks associated with the surgery, including:
- Bleeding
- Infection
- Injury to nearby organs
- Blocked bowels
Dr. Sukhvinder Singh Saggu is one of the Best Appendix Surgeon in Rajendra Nagar Delhi
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the main cause of appendicitis?
Ans. A viral or bacterial infection causes the appendix to swell and fill with pus. Inflammation in the digestive tract blocks blood flow to the appendix, resulting in appendicitis. Other causes could be a fecal blockage to the large intestine, inflammatory bowel diseases, abdominal trauma, or tumors ( benign or malignant).
- Can appendicitis be cured without surgery?
Ans. Sometimes, people do not require surgery if they improve with antibiotics. Only in rare or mild cases of appendicitis patients may be treated with antibiotics alone. Laparoscopic or open appendectomy remains the standard line of treatment to remove the appendix and prevent infection from spreading and rupturing.
- Does appendicitis cause gas?
Ans. Often, appendicitis is confused for indigestion, gas, or constipation, as they are common symptoms. Diarrhea, vomiting, and nausea are symptoms that some patients mistake for food poisoning. Acute appendicitis also usually occurs with a high fever. At the onset of appendicitis, one may feel such symptoms a few days before severe abdominal pain.
- What foods make appendicitis worse?
Ans. Acidic foods, such as citrus fruits, tomatoes, and vinegar, can irritate the lining of the digestive tract and cause inflammation. It may increase the risk of infection and blockages in the appendix. Similarly, spicy foods should be avoided as they contain capsaicin, which can irritate the digestive system and cause inflammation.
- How long is appendix surgery?
Ans. Depending on the condition, specialists will plan whether it will be open or laparoscopic surgery. Usually, the appendix removal surgery takes about 60 minutes. One will stay in the hospital for 24 to 36 hours for the observation. If an infection occurs due to an appendix burst, the patient must be observed for 5 to 7 days.