Appendectomy

An appendectomy is the surgical removal of the appendix, a small organ attached to the large intestine in the right lower quadrant of the abdomen.

We perform

280
appendix surgeries/year.

Appendicitis

Appendicitis develops when the appendix becomes inflamed and infected. Symptoms in adults and children may include:

  • Abdominal or pelvic pain
  • Constipation
  • Loose stools
  • Fever
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Reduced appetite

Appendicitis Treatment

Treatment of appendicitis involves removal of the appendix hopefully before the inflammation causes the organ to rupture. The appendix is usually removed using a laparoscope through small incisions in the abdomen. However, more complex cases may require a open procedure through larger incisions. An overnight hospital stay is usually required.

“At Lincoln Surgical, we have our finger on the pulse when it comes to the most advanced surgical treatments and procedures available.”
—Dr. T. Vinh Luong