Is it okay to not have a drainage tube after appendectomy?

Question
Hello doctor,
I just finished my appendectomy 3 days ago. As far as I know, when the appendectomy is done, a drainage tube will be placed, but after the surgery, I can't see it. So the doctor asked me to ask if it's okay to not put a drain after appendectomy? After surgery, how should I eat properly? I thank you doctor.
Trinh Thi Ha Trang (1997)
Answer
Answered by Master, Doctor Dao Duc Dung - Doctor of Gastroenterology - Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery - Department of General Surgery, Vinmec Times City International General Hospital.
Hello,
With the question “Is it okay to not put a drain after appendectomy? , the doctor would like to answer as follows:
After appendectomy, there is no need to place an abdominal drainage. Abdominal drainage is placed when the patient has appendicitis peritonitis (perforated appendix), or other associated abdominal condition (with other surgery such as bowel dissection), or surgical habit and experience. technician. So, after appendicectomy, it's okay not to put a drain.
After an uncomplicated appendectomy (the appendix has not ruptured), the patient can eat and drink soon, usually 6 hours after surgery, the diet ranges from liquid (porridge, milk, soup) to gradually thickening (rice), full enough nutrition; The specific type of food depends on the individual patient. With cases of appendicitis peritonitis or appendiceal abscess, it is often eaten later, after the patient has a bowel movement.
If you still have questions about appendectomy, you can go to the hospital of Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
Best regards!