This is the most common and advanced form of appendicitis surgery in Bangalore. It involves making two to three tiny incisions—each less than a centimeter long—through which a thin camera and specialized instruments are inserted to remove the appendix.
Unlike traditional surgery, it doesn’t require large cuts, which means less tissue trauma and quicker recovery.

During the procedure, carbon dioxide is gently introduced into the abdomen to create working space, and the inflamed appendix is carefully detached and removed. The camera provides a magnified view, allowing the surgeon to perform the surgery with precision and minimal risk.

Key Benefits:

• Smaller cuts and faster healing: Patients experience very little post-operative pain.

• Early discharge: Most patients go home within 24 hours after surgery.

• Faster return to routine: Light work and walking are usually resumed within 3–5 days.

• Low infection rate: The laparoscopic approach keeps wounds small and reduces complications.

Laparoscopic appendectomy is ideal for most patients, including children and older adults, as it combines safety, speed, and cosmetic advantages.

This approach is usually recommended for patients with ruptured appendicitis, abscess formation, or advanced infection. The surgeon makes a single incision (about 5–7 cm) in the lower-right abdomen to access and remove the appendix directly.

Open surgery allows for direct visualization of the infected tissues, enabling thorough cleaning of pus or fluid that may have spread through the abdominal cavity. Though recovery is slightly longer, it is a vital, life-saving procedure in complicated cases.

Key Benefits:

• Comprehensive infection control: The larger opening allows surgeons to clean the affected area fully.

• Reliable for complicated appendicitis: Ensures complete removal when the appendix has burst.

• Safe under emergency conditions: Suitable for patients who cannot undergo laparoscopy due to medical reasons.

Patients typically recover in about 7–10 days and may need a short hospital stay for observation and antibiotics.

In selected mild or early cases, doctors may attempt an antibiotic-first approach to reduce inflammation before surgery. Intravenous antibiotics are given to control infection and allow the appendix to settle.
This method can be helpful for patients unfit for immediate surgery due to other health conditions.

However, while antibiotics may provide temporary relief, they do not remove the underlying cause. Studies show that up to 30–40% of patients treated only with medication experience recurrence within a year.

Key Considerations:

• Used only in early or mild appendicitis: Helps stabilize the infection temporarily.

• Not a permanent cure: The appendix may become inflamed again.

• Often followed by surgery: Once inflammation subsides, doctors recommend a laparoscopic appendectomy for long-term prevention.

At Hari Laser Clinics, all surgical options—laparoscopic appendectomy, open appendectomy, and conservative antibiotic management—are performed under the guidance of experienced laparoscopic surgeon Dr. Varun Kumar J (MBBS, DNB, FIAGES).
Every procedure is planned with patient safety, comfort, and recovery speed as the top priorities.

Whether it’s an emergency appendicitis case or an early-stage diagnosis, our team ensures that your treatment is timely, effective, and minimally invasive.

Early evaluation helps determine which treatment option fits your specific case best. If you experience abdominal pain or suspect appendicitis, seeking immediate medical attention can prevent complications and support a faster recovery.