Laparoscopic appendicectomy, also known as laparoscopic appendectomy, is a minimally invasive surgical procedure performed to remove the appendix. The appendix is a small, finger-shaped pouch attached to the large intestine in the lower right abdomen. During a laparoscopic app...

Chronic Appendicitis – Southlake General Surgery

Reviewed by Dr. Valeria Simone MD (Southlake General Surgery, Texas) When the appendix becomes infected and causes severe discomfort, an appendectomy is often the only option for treatment. It’s vital that you get plenty of sleep and take adequate rest for a while after surger...

Chronic Appendicitis – Southlake General Surgery Reviewed by Dr. Valeria Simone MD (Southlake General Surgery, Texas) As a medical problem, chronic appendicitis is exceptionally uncommon. In addition to their subtlety and sporadic nature, the symptoms might make a diagnosis ch...

The appendix is a small vestigial organ located at the proximal part of the large intestine called cecum. Exactly function of appendix is not known but when it becomes inflamed or blocked it is very painful and can cause serious complications. This condition is called appendic...

The appendix is a finger-sized tube that connects the big and small intestines. It has no known purpose, but if it becomes inflamed or infected (appendicitis), you will require emergency treatment. An inflamed appendix can produce intermittent pain. It could also break open (r...