Laparoscopic appendectomy

Laparoscopic appendectomy is the gold-standard treatment for acute appendicitis. It involves removing the inflamed appendix through very small incisions, under camera guidance, which limits post-operative pain and speeds up the return to daily activities. Laparoscopy also offers the advantage of exploring the entire abdominal cavity, which is invaluable when the diagnosis is uncertain, and of thoroughly washing the abdomen in cases of complicated appendicitis. At Clinique Pasteur Tunis, appendicitis is managed without delay, from admission to the emergency department through to the operating theatre, available day and night. The hospital stay is short and the patient goes home with simple instructions for convalescence.