How long after laparoscopic appendectomy can normal operation?

The article is expertly consulted by MSc Duong Xuan Loc - Gastroenterologist - General Surgery Department - Vinmec Danang International General Hospital.

Laparoscopic appendectomy is a common surgical procedure, indicated when the appendix becomes inflamed, causing severe pain in the abdomen. This is a fairly simple surgery, laparoscopic appendectomy can be done to reduce pain and shorten the healing time.

Appendectomy is a benign surgery, indicated when the appendix becomes inflamed. Your doctor will perform a procedure to remove the inflamed appendix as soon as possible. If appendicitis persists for a long time, the patient's life can be in danger. If you notice signs of pain in the lower right abdomen, you need to go to the hospital for examination immediately.
Appendicectomy can be done by open or laparoscopic method. Laparoscopic appendectomy is indicated in most cases of common inflamed appendix, especially suitable for the elderly, people with diabetes, high blood pressure...

Appendicectomy by laparoscopic method, the doctor does not make a long incision on the patient's abdomen but makes a smaller incision, then inserts specialized equipment into the abdomen to observe the inside of the patient's abdomen through a large screen through which the patient's appendix is ​​removed.

The healing time after appendectomy depends a lot on the surgical method, postoperative care and the patient's diet. Appendectomy by laparoscopic method, the patient only takes 3 to 5 days for the basic wound to heal, can function and move back to normal, avoiding the movement of standing tall or reaching for objects. far.
After appendectomy surgery, the patient needs to have a plan to eat, clean the incision well to recover soon, avoid unwanted effects from the outside affecting the patient's incision. In the period of 1-2 weeks after surgery, if the patient moves too hard, the incision has not fully recovered, it will be affected causing pain or dangerous complications.
It should be noted that after a period of 4 weeks, at this time the incision is completely healed, the patient can start practicing gentle sports again. After the body is stable, you can freely participate in your favorite sports.

After laparoscopic appendectomy for 2-3 days, the patient can be discharged from the hospital and take care of themselves at home. However, if there is a bad change, the patient should return to the hospital when there are abnormal symptoms as follows:
Abdominal pain The surgical site is red and swollen Fever over 38 degrees C Feeling chilled; Nausea and vomiting Abdominal distention.

After appendectomy, the patient needs to eat and drink in moderation and have a reasonable lifestyle for a quick recovery. Follow the instructions of medical staff when taking care of the incision at home, such as cleaning and changing the dressing daily. , keep the wound dry, clean, take the right dose and time according to the doctor's instructions. In the first week after surgery, patients should eat liquid foods, easy to digest such as milk, nutritious porridge, soup... After 3 days of surgery, they can switch to soft processed rice to help support the digestive system and improve digestion. prevent bloating, constipation, eat on time, do not eat spicy, hot, greasy foods. Patients need to exercise, light exercise by walking for a few minutes to increase blood circulation and prevent constipation. Get proper rest, get enough sleep, exercise gently and absolutely do not do heavy or overexerted work (especially in the first 2 weeks). Patients with laparoscopic appendectomy can bathe normally.