Appendix Surgery (Appendectomy)

Emergency and Elective Minimally Invasive Appendiceal Care

Acute Appendicitis: A Common Surgical Emergency

Acute appendicitis occurs when the lumen of the vermiform appendix becomes blocked, leading to bacterial multiplication, luminal swelling, and eventual ischemic necrosis. If untreated, an inflamed appendix can perforate within 24 to 48 hours, causing peritonitis or an abdominal abscess.

Key Symptoms of Appendicitis

• Dull discomfort starting around the umbilicus, later shifting to the right lower abdomen (McBurney point).
• Sharp pain aggravated by coughing, walking, or sudden movement.
• Low-grade fever, nausea, loss of appetite, and localized abdominal guarding.

Emergency Laparoscopic Appendectomy

With over 200+ appendectomies performed, Dr Mebin Mathew utilizes 3-port laparoscopic techniques to explore the entire peritoneal cavity, rule out other pathologies (such as Meckel diverticulum or gynecological conditions in females), safely isolate the appendiceal base, and thoroughly aspirate any reactive peritoneal fluid.