Appendix Treatment in Pune
Appendicitis can cause sudden pain in the lower right side of the abdomen, vomiting, fever and loss of appetite. If you are looking for Appendix Treatment in Pune, timely medical evaluation is important to understand the cause of your symptoms and decide the right treatment. Kaizen Gastro Care in Pune provides evaluation and surgical care for patients with suspected appendicitis and other abdominal conditions.
Dr. Samrat Jankar, Surgical Gastroenterologist and Laparoscopic, Colorectal & GI Surgeon at Kaizen Gastro Care, has 17+ years of surgical experience and has performed 1,000+ appendix surgeries. He specialises in minimally invasive and advanced gastrointestinal surgeries.
When a patient has abdominal pain, vomiting or other digestive symptoms, identifying the actual cause is important before deciding on surgery. Dr. Vikrant Kale, Senior Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist & Interventional Endoscopist at Kaizen Gastro Care, has 18+ years of experience in diagnosing and managing gastrointestinal conditions.
After clinical examination and required investigations, the doctors can determine whether the symptoms are related to appendicitis and whether laparoscopic appendix removal surgery (laparoscopic appendectomy) is appropriate.
What Is Laparoscopic Appendectomy?
The appendix (uh-PEN-dix) is a narrow, finger-shaped organ located on the lower right side of the belly. It is connected to the large intestine and has no function in humans. Appendectomy (app-pen-DECK-toe-me) is done as emergency surgery for appendicitis because the appendix has become inflamed (swollen) and needs to be removed. If it is not removed, it could burst and cause an infection called peritonitis (per-i-toe-NY-tus ) in the abdomen.
A laparoscopic (lap-a-ro- SKOPP-ik) or “lap” appendectomy is a minimally invasive surgery to remove an infected appendix through several small incisions, rather than through one large one. Recovery time from the lap appendectomy is short.
Why do we need Laparoscopic Appendectomy?
Appendectomy means the removal of the appendix. It is done for:
- Acute & recurrent appendicitis
- Carcinoid tumour of the appendix
- As gap appendectomy after drainage of appendicular abscess or after appendicular mass
- Mucocele of the appendix
Fast Facts about Laparoscopic Appendectomy:
- Appendectomy is an operation to remove the appendix when it has become inflamed; an inflamed appendix is called appendicitis (uh-pen-di-SIGH-tus).
- Appendicitis must be treated with surgery right away; if left untreated, the appendix could rupture (burst) and cause a life-threatening or fatal infection.
- Your child’s surgery will be done under general anesthesia (an-es-THEEZ-ya), which means that he or she will be asleep during the surgery.
- The surgery will take about 1 hour.
- The patient will most likely go home within 24 to 36 hours after the surgery. If there is an infection from the appendix bursting, he or she will be in the hospital for 5 to 7 days.
Prepare For The Surgery:
Most patients who need a lap appendectomy enter the hospital through the Emergency Department and are taken to surgery within a few hours. Antibiotics will be given to the patient first and then taken to surgery.
An anesthesiologist, a doctor specializing in anesthesia, will meet with you before the surgery to ask questions about your patient’s health and some other questions. This information is important because many patients with appendicitis appear to have a full stomach because of irritation from the inflamed appendix. Because your patient may have eaten more recently than is usually advised for surgery, the anesthesiologist may make adjustments to your patient’s anesthesia so that he or she does not vomit during the operation. Once admitted, the patient will not be able to have anything to eat or drink until after the operation.
The Surgery:
When a patient is asleep, the surgery will start.
- The surgeon will make 2 or 3 small incisions near the patient’s belly button and above the pubic area near the hip bone.
- The surgeon will insert a thin tube with a camera through one of the incisions to see the appendix. He or she also will insert a tube to start a flow of carbon dioxide, a harmless gas, into the abdominal space; the gas will puff up the abdomen to make more room to work.
- He or she will insert surgical instruments into the other incision(s).
- Surgeons will use the instruments to find the appendix and clip and remove it from the large intestine. The surgeon also will remove the appendix through one of the incisions.
- If your child’s appendix has burst, the surgeon will clean out his or her abdomen so that the infection does not spread.
- Once the area is clean, the surgeon will release air from the abdomen.
- Once the appendix is removed, your surgeon will close the incisions with a stapling device or a few sutures (SOO-chers) or stitches. These sutures will dissolve on their own and do not need to be removed.
- The surgeon will cover the incisions with liquid skin glue or use Steri-strips™. Steri-strips are thin adhesive strips that are sometimes used to close shallow cuts in the skin instead of stitches. Both the glue and the Steri-strips will fall off on their own as the incision heals.
- If your surgeon used Steri-strips, he or she will cover them with gauze, which should stay on for 48 hours.
- Kaizen Gastro Care takes every precaution to make sure the patient is safe. Although appendectomy is the most common pediatric emergency surgical procedure, there are some risks. We provide the best appendix removal surgery in Pune at Kaizen Gastro Care.
Risks involved in lap appendectomy include:
- Infection
- Bleeding
Your surgeon will discuss these risks with you before the surgery.
Advantages Of Laparoscopic Appendectomy:
The advantages of laparoscopic appendectomy surgery are:
- Less post-operative pain
- Faster recovery
- Short hospital stay
- Less post-operative complications like wound infection and adhesion
- Small incisions and minimum scarring
- Short surgery that takes 30-40 minutes
- Quick return to normal activities
- Better cosmetic results
When To Call the Doctor?
If your patient has a fever higher than 101.5 F, bleeding, or foul-smelling drainage from the area around the incisions, call your surgeon right away Also, call the doctor if your child has:
- increased tenderness near the incision
- increased swelling or redness at the incision site
- nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or constipation that is not improving
- increased pain that is unexplained
What is the cost of laparoscopic appendectomy in Pune?
Appendix Surgery cost in Pune(laparoscopic appendicectomy) varies from hospital to hospital. Various factors decide the appendix procedure cost in Pune. We believe that quality treatment must be available to all. After your consultation, we will suggest the best possible choice for your surgery. If you want to get an assessment for the appendix operation cost in Pune, contact us now.
Why Choose Kaizen Gastro Care for Appendix Removal Surgery in Pune?
Kaizen Gastro Care provides gastroenterology and surgical care for different digestive and abdominal conditions under one roof. The clinic was founded in 2022 by Dr. Vikrant Kale and Dr. Samrat Jankar with a focus on providing comprehensive gastrointestinal care in PCMC, Pune.
- Experienced surgical care: Dr. Samrat Jankar has 17+ years of surgical experience and extensive experience in laparoscopic GI surgery.
- Gastroenterology support: Dr. Vikrant Kale is a Senior Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist & Interventional Endoscopist with 18+ years of experience in managing gastrointestinal, liver, gallbladder and pancreatic conditions.
- Proper diagnosis: Abdominal pain can have different causes. Patients can receive appropriate gastroenterology evaluation and surgical consultation when required.
- Minimally invasive approach: When medically suitable, laparoscopic techniques can be used for appendix removal, involving smaller incisions compared with traditional open surgery.
- Complete digestive care: The centre provides evaluation and treatment for a wide range of gastrointestinal and abdominal conditions, along with diagnostic procedures and surgical services.
- Patient-focused care: The team explains the diagnosis, treatment options, surgery and follow-up care in simple terms so patients can make informed decisions about their treatment.
If you have symptoms such as sudden abdominal pain, vomiting, fever or suspected appendicitis, timely medical evaluation is important. The team at Kaizen Gastro Care can guide you regarding the appropriate investigations and treatment options.
Request a Call Back:
Kaizen Gastro Care team has a dedicated and caring approach and will seek to find you the earliest appointment possible with the correct specialist for your needs. For more information about our comprehensive treatment options, or to request an appointment with the best gastro care clinic in Pune. Call us at 9763635252 or Book an online Appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's):
Risks associated with an appendix operation:
- Wound infection
- Pus formation inside the gut
- Pneumonia
- Venous thromboembolism
- Anal fistula formation
Laparoscopic appendicectomy is one of the most common surgeries being performed today. It is safe and has a very low difficulty rate.
The factors that decide the cost of appendix removal surgery are below-
- Choice of the hospital
- The rigor of the condition
- Hospitalization fee
- Diagnostic examinations and evaluations
- Surgeons and Anesthetist's fee
- The method chosen for appendix removal
- Prescribed medicines
- Post-surgery care and follow-up consultations
- Painless
- 45 minutes procedure
- Permanent cure
- No recurrence of appendicitis
- High success rate
- Less risk of infection
Kaizen Gastro Care surgeons in Pune are well-trained and experienced in performing both open and laparoscopic appendix surgery techniques. Our appendicitis specialist Dr. Samrat Jankar will diagnose your condition, and then decide which surgical technique would work best for you.
Yes. Consult the expert and highly experienced Dr. Samrat Jankar in Pune to undergo appendix removal surgery through a safe and advanced minimally-invasive laparoscopic procedure.