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How Long Is Hospitalization Required Post A Laparoscopic Appendectomy?

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Posted on Fri, 22 Sep 2017
Question: Appendicitis...son recently had a attack...sent to Emergency care..determined after scan that appendix need to be removed..Laparoscopic surgery done....feeling better ..had high bilirubin count and high liver enzymes...no narcottics given when should he be discharged...when is coast clear to go home and how long to return to next real life



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Answered by Dr. Shinas Hussain (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
He can be discharged in three to four days.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting Healthcaremagic.
I have gone through your query and I can understand your concerns.
Laparoscopic appendicectomy is a simple surgical procedure. Generally patient can be discharged after two to three days. Chances of complications are very less and he can return to normal days very soon. Narcotics(pain killers like opioids) are not needed. If he has pain, simple analgesics like ibuprofen or diclofenac can be tried.
Elevated liver enzymes is not related to appendicitis. It could be due to coexisting viral hepatitis. You can consult a physician for elevated liver enzymes and jaundice.
Wishing you all the best
Regards
Dr Shinas
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How Long Is Hospitalization Required Post A Laparoscopic Appendectomy?

Brief Answer: He can be discharged in three to four days. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for trusting Healthcaremagic. I have gone through your query and I can understand your concerns. Laparoscopic appendicectomy is a simple surgical procedure. Generally patient can be discharged after two to three days. Chances of complications are very less and he can return to normal days very soon. Narcotics(pain killers like opioids) are not needed. If he has pain, simple analgesics like ibuprofen or diclofenac can be tried. Elevated liver enzymes is not related to appendicitis. It could be due to coexisting viral hepatitis. You can consult a physician for elevated liver enzymes and jaundice. Wishing you all the best Regards Dr Shinas