Acute Appendicitis

Appendix is probably the only organ in the body which has no known function. It is situated in the lower abdomen in front of the right hip. Due to some kind of infection there is swelling in the appendix and this shows up as severe pain in the region. The pain of appendix starts from the middle of the abdomen and moves to right lower abdomen within 24 hours.

In some cases the inflamed appnedix ruptures and the abdomen gets filled with infected fluid. This fluid needs to be removed from the abdomen and area needs to be disinfected.

Acute Appendicitis is best diagnosed during clinical examination by a surgeon. In some cases it can also show up in an ultrasound investigation or a CT Scan investigation both of which facilities are available at our hospital in Purnia.

Appendix Treatment

Appendicectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the appendix from the abdomen. It can be performed either with a small incision on the abdomen or laparoscopically. Appendix pain is generally very sharp and can happen to all ages. Adults as well as children can have this pain and may need surgery. In case of children a paediatric surgeon is an ideal choice for surgery.

Appendix removal is one of the most common surgery done by using a Laparoscope. In this method, the surgeon will make 3 small holes in the abdomen each measuring about 1 cm in size. Through one of these holes a high resolution camera and LED light is inserted which illuminates the inside of the abdomen. The images are seen on a monitor in the operation theatre. From the second hold the surgical instruments are inserted. The surgeon removes the appendix from the body, cuts it into smaller pieces and removes them from the body through the third hole.

These holes are then closed using a stapler or a single stitch. Small bandages are put on the surgical site. A drain is normally put to remove any fluid which will be generated inside the body at the surgical site. The hospital stay is just 1-2 days and total recovery takes place within a week.

Best Doctors and Cost

Dr Shailesh Kumar Singh is one of the most qualified and extensively trained General & Laparoscopic Surgeon for doing Laparoscopic Appendix Surgery at Jiva Hospital. The cost of Lap Appendix Surgery at Jiva Hospital is Rs. 40,000 - 50,000 depending upon the room category chosen. The hospital stay is 1-2 days and the patient is called for followup after 5 days. The patient is called to the hospital for removal of stitches 15 days after the surgery.

If you have an individual health insurance policy then this surgery is covered after a period of 2 years from the date of inception of the policy. However if you are a beneficiary of company given policy then the surgery is covered from day one. Always go through the terms of your health insurance policy like room rent capping and co-payment to avoid any kind of financial shocks later on.