Johnson & Johnson Institute
Laparoscopic appendectomy
Procedure overview
Laparoscopic appendectomy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure to remove the vermiform appendix.
Indications & objectives
There are several disease states in which the vermiform appendix may need to be removed, such as:
- Appendicitis (acute, chronic, gangrenous, perforated, suspected, or uncomplicated)
- Incidental (during another procedure often due to injury or abnormal anatomy)
- Carcinoid tumors (in children and when confined to the tip of the appendix)
- Adenocarcinoma of the appendix requires a right colectomy
References
For complete indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions, and adverse reactions, please reference full package insert.
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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This presentation is not accredited for CE/CME.
George Crawford, MD is compensated by and presenting on behalf of Johnson & Johnson and its affiliates and must present information in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements.
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