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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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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 -Three small scars -Less post operative pain -Shorter hospital stay
Laparoscopic Appendectomy Drawbacks: -More expensive -Longer surgery -Surgeon may have to open anyway
Open Appendectomy What is an “open” appendectomy? Uses cautery and surgical instruments.
Open Appendectomy Benefits: -Cost -Surgeon can use sense of touch -More thorough washout for ruptured appendix
Open Appendectomy Drawbacks: -Surgeon can’t visualize entire abdomen -Regular bowel function -More post operative pain -Longer hospital stay
Are there factors that could affect your choice? - Weight - History of prior abdominal surgeries - Ruptured appendix