Appendicectomy (Laparoscopic) (Veress)
OPERATION: Appendicectomy (Laparoscopic)
ANAESTHETIC: General anaesthesia
ANTIBIOTICS: Broad-spectrum IV antibiotic with anaerobic and gram-negative coverage administered at induction
POSITION: Supine. Urinary catheter inserted. Left arm tucked. Table capable of Trendelenburg and left lateral tilt.
INDICATION:
Acute appendicitis confirmed on clinical assessment / CT / USS.
PROCEDURE:
WHO Checklist performed. Abdomen prepared and draped.
ACCESS AND PORT PLACEMENT: