Apex Multispeciality Hospital : Kopar Khairane
Appendix Surgery (Appendectomy) in Kopar Khairane, Navi Mumbai
Appendicitis is inflammation of the appendix, a small pouch attached to the large bowel. It usually needs urgent surgery to remove the appendix (appendectomy) before it bursts. At Apex Multispeciality Hospital, Kopar Khairane, suspected appendicitis is assessed 24/7 in the emergency department, and appendectomy is performed by laparoscopic or open surgery.
Suspect appendicitis? Do not wait. Come to the 24/7 Emergency department or call +91 85912 35064 if you have tummy pain that starts around the belly button and moves to the lower right side, gets worse over hours, and comes with fever, vomiting or loss of appetite.
Symptoms of appendicitis
- Pain that often starts around the belly button and moves to the lower right side
- Pain that worsens when moving, coughing or pressing on the area
- Loss of appetite, nausea or vomiting
- Fever
- Constipation or diarrhoea in some people
How appendicitis is diagnosed
The doctor examines your tummy and arranges blood tests and an ultrasound. A CT scan may be needed if the diagnosis is unclear. [HOSPITAL TO VERIFY: CT access]
Appendectomy: laparoscopic or open
Laparoscopic appendectomy uses a few small cuts and a camera. Most patients have less pain and recover faster. Open appendectomy uses one cut in the lower right tummy and may be needed if the appendix has burst or there is a large infection. The operation is done under general anaesthesia and usually takes about 30 to 60 minutes.
Recovery
- Most patients go home in 1 to 2 days after an uncomplicated operation
- If the appendix had burst, the stay is longer with antibiotics through a drip
- Light activities usually resume in 1 to 2 weeks
- You can live normally without an appendix
Risks
Possible risks include wound infection, a collection of pus inside the tummy (abscess), bleeding and, rarely, bowel injury. The risk of complications is higher if the appendix bursts before surgery, which is why early treatment matters.
Our surgical team
Appendix surgery at Apex is supported by Apex Hospital’s medical team, including:
- Sandeep Tayade, MS (General & Laparoscopic Surgery)
Meet the team on our doctors page.
Appendix surgery in Kopar Khairane, Navi Mumbai
In appendicitis, reaching a hospital with a surgeon and operation theatre quickly makes a difference. Apex Multispeciality Hospital is in Sector 19, Kopar Khairane, near MSEB, and serves patients from Kopar Khairane, Ghansoli, Vashi and nearby parts of Navi Mumbai. Get directions.
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Frequently asked questions
Can appendicitis be treated without surgery?
In some mild cases, antibiotics may be tried, but there is a chance it comes back. Surgery remains the standard treatment in most cases.
What happens if the appendix bursts?
Infection can spread in the tummy, which is serious and needs urgent surgery and antibiotics.
How long does it take to recover from laparoscopic appendix surgery?
Most people return to light activities within 1 to 2 weeks.
Can I live without my appendix?
Yes. The appendix is not essential, and people live normally without it.
Does Apex treat appendicitis in children?
Please call the hospital. Apex provides general paediatric medical care and does not offer specialist paediatric surgery. [HOSPITAL TO VERIFY: age policy for appendectomy]
Sources
- NHS: Appendicitis