Laparoscopic Appendectomy: Procedure & Recovery Guide

Yes — usually performed within hours of diagnosis.

Three small scars — usually less than a centimetre each.

Antibiotics-only management has higher relapse and is not preferred for most patients.

Desk work in 7–10 days.

Laparoscopic appendectomy is the preferred approach for most cases — smaller scars, less pain, faster return to work. Open appendectomy is still used for very late-presenting perforated cases with dense adhesions, or when laparoscopy needs to be converted for safety.

Treatment details, emergency access and booking are covered on the appendix surgery service page, where Dr. Vanesha Varik outlines elective and 24/7 emergency laparoscopic appendectomy at Medcare Al Safa, Dubai.