The appendix is a small tubular protrusion located in the early part of the colon. Its function is to stimulate the growth of certain types of beneficial bacteria that make up the intestinal flora. The appendix can become inflamed, even acutely, thereby requiring removal.
Appendectomy is performed laparoscopically, a minimally invasive method which guarantees benefits for the patient in terms of both diagnosis and early recovery. In fact, this surgical method usually requires a much shorter convalescence period than traditional open surgery. The operation is performed under general anaesthesia. The duration of the operation is around 40 minutes and the discharge is generally two days after the operation.
The number of operations for laparoscopic appendectomy was elaborated by accessing data from the SDO flow (Hospital Discharge Form, source: Ministry of Health) regarding public and private accredited facilities.
The greater the number of surgeries performed by the healthcare centre, the greater the experience that the staff can boast.
The “Find a healthcare centre” tool (TrovaStrutture) has been designed to provide you with as much information and services – available in public and private affiliated hospitals – as possible. In the “Healthcare centre details” section you can check, for each centre, the presence of the “Transfusion Centre” services and the “Resuscitation Service”. These services increase the timeliness of care in the event that the patient needs blood and/or intensive care, thus avoiding the possible increase in criticalities related to the surgical interventions the patient has undergone.
Your doctor can assist you in making the most informed and responsible choice. Contact him/her for all the information you need for your health needs.
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