24/7 Care and Surgery (Appendectomy) 对于 急性阑尾炎
Sudden pain around the navel or abdomen may be a sign of appendicitis. Timely medical attention is crucial to prevent serious complications such as a ruptured appendix.
陈俊海医生
Dual Fellowship-Trained Surgeon,
Minimally Invasive Appendix Surgery Specialist
MBBS （墨尔本），医学硕士（外科），FRCS（爱丁堡），FAMS（普通外科）
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导言
What is Appendicitis?
Appendicitis refers to the inflammation or infection of the appendix. The appendix is a finger-shaped pouch that sticks out from the large intestine, located at the lower right part of your abdomen.
In cases of an acute appendicitis, the condition becomes a medical emergency. An immediate surgery, removing the appendix, would then be required to prevent it from rupturing.
Why is Appendicitis Generally Considered a Medical Emergency?
An acute appendicitis is a sudden and severe inflammation of the appendix. As it can progress quickly, an acute appendicitis can cause the appendix to rupture within 48 to 72 hours, if left untreated.
When the appendix ruptures, it will release infected material throughout the abdomen and cause a serious infection known as peritonitis. Further complications include the occurrence of sepsis (the body’s extreme response to an infection), which is life-threatening.
Hence to prevent such complications, an immediate surgery is warranted to remove the appendix and clean the infection out of the abdominal cavity.
What Causes Appendicitis?
- Viral or bacterial infection in the digestive tract - Causing the appendix to swell and fill with pus
- Trapped stools or bacterial blockage of the appendix - Leading to inflammation and swelling
- Presence of tumors in the area (both benign, or non-cancerous, and cancerous tumors)
- Inflammatory bowel diseases
- Trauma to the abdomen
Symptoms of Appendicitis
- Sharp pain on the right side of the lower abdomen
- Sharp pain that begins from the navel and shifts to the right side of the lower abdomen
- Abdominal swelling
- 恶心和呕吐
- Constipation or diarrhea
- 食欲不振
- High fever
If you suspect appendicitis, seek immediate evaluation and care from our surgeon.
For emergencies after clinic hours, WhatsApp us > head to 格伦伊格尔斯急诊中心（UCC） > and request for Dr. Tan Chun Hai.
概述
What is the Treatment for Appendicitis?
In most cases, surgery is necessary to remove the appendix, especially if there is a risk of rupture.
一个 appendectomy is a common and safe procedure carried out to remove the appendix. The surgery takes around an hour and can be performed laparoscopically (minimally invasive) or through open surgery, depending on the severity of the condition.
Before the procedure, antibiotics may be given to manage infection. If the appendix has ruptured, the surgery may also involve draining abscesses and cleaning the abdominal cavity to prevent further complications.
Recovery is generally quick and smooth, with most patients discharged within a few hours to a couple of days. With proper care, patients can resume normal activities within a few weeks.
Adjusting and Recovering from an Appendectomy
Patients generally go on to resume normal lives after having their appendix removed. While some studies suggest that the appendix may help store beneficial gut bacteria, its removal does not typically lead to any long-term health issues.
Although the appendix may play a role in gut health, particularly after gastrointestinal infections, the risk of a ruptured appendix is far greater. Undergoing an appendectomy typically doesn’t cause any long-term issues.
微创手术专业能力
An appendectomy can be carried out through open surgery or a 微创 way known as laparoscopic, or keyhole, appendectomy. Whereas an open surgery requires long incisions made in the abdomen, laparoscopic surgery only requires small incisions and is carried out with the use of specialised keyhole instruments.
Because the procedure is less invasive, keyhole surgery offers the advantage of promoting less post-operative pain, shorter hospital stay and a quicker recovery period. At Surgicare, Dr. Tan specialises in keyhole surgery for surgical repairs when necessary and suitable.
20 多年的临床经验
陈俊海医生
上消化道、减肥和普通外科医生
内窥镜与微创外科专家
陈春海博士是 受过双重培训的专家 在腹腔镜（锁孔）手术中 胃癌手术 和 减肥与代谢外科. .他精通微创外科技术，可治疗的疾病包括 胆结石, 盲肠炎, 胃食管反流病, 以及胃癌和食道癌等上消化道癌症。.
除外科手术外，陈医生还擅长进行以下手术 内窥镜检查 和管理各种消化系统疾病。这些疾病包括腹痛、腹胀、胃灼热和吞咽困难。.
在适当的情况下，陈医生会在确诊后几小时内提供当天治疗。谭医生赞同 微创疗法, 从而减少术后疼痛，缩短住院时间。.
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Patient Information
常见问题
According to MOH’s fee benchmarks, the cost of appendicitis surgery (appendectomy) in Singapore ranges from SGD 4,700 to SGD 7,500 (before GST). This estimate includes the surgeon’s fees only and does not cover hospital charges or consumables.
In-clinic consultations with our doctor start from SGD 200 (before GST), with after-hours rates varying.
Please note that these figures are estimates; the final bill may vary based on the specific procedures required and the complexity of the case.
As appendicitis surgery is assigned a surgical code, it may qualify for insurance or Medisave subsidies.
For more information about the cost of your procedure, please contact our clinic for assistance.
If you have any of the symptoms of appendicitis listed above, you should see a specialist right away. An appendicitis is a medical emergency that should be treated as quickly as possible.
If you suspect that you have appendicitis, call us at 6250 5610
For emergencies after hours, send us a text via WhatsApp > Head to Gleneagles Urgent Care Centre > and request for Dr. Tan Chun Hai.
An appendicitis can be diagnosed through several ways. One could be a clinical examination by a doctor. Pressure is applied to the right lower abdomen to check for pain and tenderness.
A CT scan is the most common and accurate way to diagnose appendicitis. It gives a clear picture of a swollen appendix, indicating an appendicitis, or fluids in the abdomen if the appendix has ruptured.
Alternatively, your doctor may order for an ultrasound when diagnosing children or pregnant women, avoiding exposure to radiation.
If the appendix has burst and infection has spread throughout the abdomen, immediate surgery will be required to remove the appendix and clean out the abdominal cavity.
In a scenario where a ruptured appendix has lead to the development of a pocket of infection, called an abcess, your surgeon would drain out the abcess and put you on antibiotics to clear the infecton.
An appendectomy is carried out at a later date once the infection is under control. In some cases, your surgeon may immediately remove your appendix after the abscess is drained.
Right after surgery you will be left to rest in the hospital while nurses monitor your temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration. Your wound and level of post-operative pain will also be observed and you may be given painkillers to cope.
An uncomplicated appendectomy should allow you to get out of bed quite soon after the surgery and enable you to be discharged in a couple of days.
The recovery time if you’ve had laparoscopic appendectomy is about 1 to 3 weeks until you will probably be able to return to a normal routine, and 2 to 4 weeks if you had open surgery.
Yes, you can use your health insurance plan or Medisave to subsidise the cost of appendicitis surgery, as it is assigned a surgical code.
Our clinic can support you with pre-approvals, claims, and any required documentation to ease the process.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us or consult your insurance provider for detailed guidance.