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The “Open” Versus Closed Appendectomy

The “Open” Versus Closed Appendectomy. You could be paying WAY more for your surgery than you might want/need to pay!. Laparoscopic Appendectomy. What does laparoscopic mean? Uses ports, cameras and scopes. Laparoscopic Appendectomy. Benefits: - Surgeon can see entire abdominal cavity

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The “Open” Versus Closed Appendectomy

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  1. The “Open” Versus Closed Appendectomy

  2. You could be paying WAY more for your surgery than you might want/need to pay!

  3. Laparoscopic Appendectomy What does laparoscopic mean? Uses ports, cameras and scopes

  4. Laparoscopic Appendectomy Benefits: - Surgeon can see entire abdominal cavity -Three small scars -Less post operative pain -Shorter hospital stay

  5. Laparoscopic Appendectomy Drawbacks: -More expensive -Longer surgery -Surgeon may have to open anyway

  6. Open Appendectomy What is an “open” appendectomy? Uses cautery and surgical instruments.

  7. Open Appendectomy Benefits: -Cost -Surgeon can use sense of touch -More thorough washout for ruptured appendix

  8. Open Appendectomy Drawbacks: -Surgeon can’t visualize entire abdomen -Regular bowel function -More post operative pain -Longer hospital stay

  9. Are there factors that could affect your choice? - Weight - History of prior abdominal surgeries - Ruptured appendix

  10. Which one would you choose?

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