Appendectomy

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Laparoscopic Appendectomy

Laparoscopic appendectomy has been used for several years and has become the standard of care. The procedure has several advantages including lower risk for postoperative infection, faster recovery time, a smaller scar, and a shorter hospital stay.

The surgeon makes a very small incision right below the navel and inserts an instrument called a laparoscope. The laparoscope is a long tube with a lens at one end and a miniature video camera at th...Read the full article