Johnson & Johnson Institute
Laparoscopic appendectomy
Post-operative patient care
Typical recommendations for post-operative care may include but are not limited to, any of the following:
- After completion of the surgical procedure, the patient is out of bed, ambulating, with appropriate pain control.
- Diet is advanced as tolerated, with plans for discharge on postoperative day 1 for uncomplicated appendicitis.
- Resumption of normal activity occurs within 1 day following the procedure; adequate analgesia allows safe return to daily duty.
- Discharge instructions consist of pain management, instructions on the future signs and symptoms indicating potential complications, and a follow-up office appointment.
- The postoperative outpatient office visit evaluates the patient's improved progression with a detailed history and physical examination, discussion of the final pathology, and evaluation of the surgical wound.
References
George Crawford, MD prepared this procedure guide on behalf of Johnson & Johnson and its affiliates. The procedure guide reflects the opinions of the individual presenter, and the steps described may not encompass the complete steps of the procedure. Additionally, other surgeons may prefer different techniques, approaches, etc., as individual surgeon experience in his/her clinical practice, as well as patient needs, may dictate variation in procedure steps.
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