Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Minimally invasive removal of an inflamed appendix through tiny keyhole incisions.
Understanding appendix removal
Laparoscopic Appendectomy is a minimally invasive operation performed through a few keyhole incisions rather than one large cut. Using a laparoscope — a slender camera — and fine instruments, Dr. Torres performs the entire procedure while watching a magnified view on a screen. The result is the same surgical outcome with far less disruption to your body.
Is this procedure right for you?
This is most often an urgent procedure for acute appendicitis — sudden pain that begins near the navel and shifts to the lower-right abdomen, with fever, nausea, and loss of appetite. Prompt removal prevents rupture.
Only a surgical consultation can confirm whether you're a candidate. This page is educational and not a substitute for medical advice.
The "band-aid surgery" approach
A simple look at how a keyhole operation actually works.
Recovery expectations
- Home the same day or after one night
- Light activity within 2–5 days
- Full recovery in 1–2 weeks
- Follow-up check via UCMS patient portal
Pre-op preparation
- Fasting from midnight before surgery
- Pause certain medications (we'll advise)
- Pre-operative labs & clearance
- Arrange a companion for discharge
Post-op care, handled for you
After your procedure, recovery instructions, wound-care guidance, and your follow-up schedule are delivered through the UCMS patient portal — so nothing slips through the cracks.