Laparoscopic & Robotic Appendectomy
Appendectomy
The appendix is a vestigial organ located at the beginning of the large intestine. When impacted by fecal matter, it can become inflamed, leading to acute pain and discomfort.
Why Does This Happen?
Fecal impaction at the opening of the appendix can block the outflow tract for secretions within the appendix. This leads to acute inflammation, and if left untreated, it can result in rupture—one of the most common causes of surgical deaths worldwide.
Treatment
A simple laparoscopic or robotic procedure can safely remove the appendix to prevent complications. At Digestive Health Institute by Dr. Muffi, our expert doctors perform appendectomies using the keyhole approach (laparoscopically and robotically), even for the most complicated cases of appendicitis.
