Laparoscopy of appendicitis as one of the methods of surgical intervention

To date, progress has also affected the medical sphere. So an innovative method is considered laparoscopy, with which, for the operation, several small incisions are made. Those. Laparoscopy is a low-traumatic surgical intervention.

This article will analyze the topic - appendicitis laparoscopy.

Appendicitis is an inflammation of the vermiform branch of the cecum. This inflammation can occur at any age.

The main causes of the disease

The cause of appendicitis is infection( microbes), which, as a rule, fall into the appendix from the intestine.

It should be noted that microorganisms are completely safe under normal conditions. However, under the influence of such circumstances as swelling of the intestinal mucosa, constipation, poor blood circulation, violation of emptying the branch( appendage), appendicitis arises.

In childhood, this disease can appear as a result of immoderate mobility and bends of the process, but it is impossible to determine this prematurely. But in adults, the cause can be various diseases of the intestine, abdominal injuries, helminthic invasion, as well as inflammatory processes of the digestive tract. It was widely believed that the cause of appendicitis could be the abuse of protein foods.

Symptoms of

Symptoms differ depending on the form of the disease. The most common - acute appendicitis, in which the branch( outgrowth) is filled with pus and swells.

When you have a sharp appearance, first of all there are severe pains concentrated in the lower right abdomen, although at first the pains can be felt all over the stomach. Pain with appendicitis increases for several hours, sometimes accompanied by diarrhea and vomiting. During the touch to the abdomen, the pain intensifies. Also, in some patients, there is an elevated body temperature( up to 38 degrees).

In children this disease manifests itself, as a rule, with mild pains. However, very high body temperature. Therefore signs of appendicitis are: vomiting, refusal to eat, restriction of mobility and tearfulness.

It is important to understand that the appearance of the first signs of this disease serves as a "signal" for the indispensable call of a doctor. In case of acute appendicitis, it is strictly forbidden to apply a heating pad to the stomach and take medicine. Analyzes will help to correctly diagnose. With acute appendicitis, a general clinical blood test reveals a moderate increase in the number of leukocytes( from 11.0-12.0 to 16.0-17.0 * 109 / L).

If the leukocytosis is higher( above 20,0 * 109 / l), it is associated with perforation of the process, the development of abscess or diffuse peritonitis. Also, with severe pain in the abdomen, all patients "take" a general urine test.

When making a diagnosis, radiographic or laboratory studies do not play a big role. But in some cases ultrasound scanning of the abdomen may come to the rescue.

How to cure appendicitis?

Treatment of appendicitis is performed solely by surgical intervention, which is performed by two methods:

• appendectomy, in which a cut is made on the right side of the abdomen to remove the vermiform branch( process).
• laparoscopy is an endoscopic process, which is an ideal option for today.

The removal of laparoscopy is, as already mentioned, the product of three small incisions in the abdominal cavity. It is usually applied in cases where additional diagnostics are required. This method contributes to the rapid recovery of the patient.

After the operation, the patient must be in the hospital. To go to the patient it is authorized only for 3-5 day. As for food, in the early days it is desirable to exclude from the diet acute and fatty foods. Food should be mush and rubed. Diet for children includes more boiled vegetables, cereals and soups.