Appendicectomy (laparoscopic)

Laparoscopic removal of the appendix (with key hole surgery)

Speciality General Surgery, Paediatrics
Urgency elective, urgent, emergency
Duration 30 min to 1 h
Blood Loss minimal to 250 ml
Anaesthesia General Anaesthetic +/- Local Anaesthetic
Nerve Blocks Local Anaesthetic Infiltration
Pain mild-moderate (++)
Post-op Pain Local up to 4-8 hours
Post-op Pain II Tablets, Suppositories, Injection (im, iv)
Hospital Stay 1 to 3 days
Full Recovery 2 to 6 weeks
Additional Info if the appendix had ruptured hospital stay (up to weeks) and full recovery (up to 8 weeks) can be prolonged

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