Treatment · Advitya Hospital Baruipur

Appendix Surgery

Assessment and surgery for appendicitis at Advitya Hospital Baruipur.

Department: Surgical Gastroenterology · General and Laparoscopic Surgery

Is This You?

Symptoms and Conditions Treated

Conditions treated

  • Acute appendicitis
  • Appendix abscess or lump
  • Repeated pain related to the appendix

Common symptoms

  • Pain that starts around the navel and moves to the lower right abdomen
  • Pain that gets worse when moving, coughing or walking
  • Loss of appetite, nausea or vomiting
  • Fever
Don’t Wait

When Should You Consult a Doctor?

See a doctor if

  • You have pain in the lower right abdomen that does not settle
  • Abdominal pain comes with fever, vomiting or loss of appetite

Get emergency help at once if you have

  • Severe or worsening abdominal pain
  • Abdominal pain with high fever or repeated vomiting
  • A hard, swollen or very tender abdomen
What Can Be Done

Available Treatment Options

Laparoscopic (keyhole) appendix removal

The appendix is removed through small cuts using a camera, where suitable.

Open appendix removal

The appendix is removed through a small cut in the lower right abdomen. This may be needed in some cases.

Treatment before surgery

Some patients, such as those with an abscess, may first need antibiotics or drainage. Your doctor will decide.

The right treatment is decided only after your doctor has examined you and reviewed your reports.

Who Will See You

Doctors for Appendix Surgery

AM

Dr. Agniva Mukhopadhyay

General Surgery

Qualifications

Qualifications will be updated soon

OPD schedule

The OPD schedule is not fixed. Choose a preferred date and the hospital will confirm availability.

Your Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Is appendicitis an emergency?

Appendicitis should be checked by a doctor the same day. Delay can lead to the appendix bursting, which is more serious.

Can the appendix burst?

Yes, if appendicitis is not treated in time. Seek care quickly if you have symptoms.

Is keyhole surgery always possible?

Not always. The surgeon chooses the safest approach for your condition.

How soon can I eat after surgery?

It depends on your recovery. The hospital team will guide you.

This page gives general information and is not a substitute for medical advice. Please consult a doctor about your own condition.

Book an appointment for appendix surgery.

Share your symptoms and reports, and the hospital team will call you to confirm.