Appendectomy

Developed by Medindia Content Team | Health Animation Reviewed by The Medindia Medical Review Team on Apr 10, 2014

Slides and animation of Appendicitis and Appendectomy by both Open and Laparoscopic surgical methods.

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The procedure/surgery depicted in this video is for information purpose only. Depending on the patient condition, the procedure/surgery methodology could vary in actuality.

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chalun, Thailand

thank you for your VIDEO & ANIMATION I like this.

amir, Iran, Islamic Republic of

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Lorili, United States

I have a surgical opening on the left side, belly button and below. Why does the video show the right side? I had my appendix out and still have pain expecially doing certain activities around the left side where they supposedly put air in me. Please advise. I think they opened up the wrong place.

gurbir, India

my wife got the laproscopy surgery done on 27th may 2011. andwas discharged a day later. though she is fine, she still experiences pain in right abdomen. please advice

ohm8729, Philippines

i just want to know if its true that after an operation,person who is thin before may become fat..like me im thin i undergo apendectomy operation,people xpect that im gonna gain weight..is this true?since im tall and has a slim body.what foods do i need to eat after one year of my operation,im have this feeling that i have high metabolism but i have a problem in digestion...what will i do..please advise..thanks.