Surgery for Appendiceal Cancer: overview

Appendix cancer is an absolute indication for operative treatment. In the Israeli TAMC clinic, a team of qualified specialists will quickly make a diagnosis and determine the method of operative treatment of appendix cancer. In the absence of contraindications, laparoscopic appendectomy is carried out – an effective radical treatment, in which there are practically no scarring, complications are extremely rare, recovery occurs in a week. The treatment takes place in a modern surgical department with a comfortable hospital.

The wards of our department are equipped with everything necessary for a comfortable stay of patients. Doctors of the department have the highest qualifications and vast experience in the treatment of oncology. With the help of ultra-sensitive equipment, in 90-95% of cases, it is possible to detect pathology at the initial stage.

Preparing for surgery

The main method of getting rid of a malignant tumour is its complete removal. The doctors of our clinic use the laparoscopic method of operating, which is low-traumatic and safe for the patient. Before surgery, the patient undergoes a comprehensive examination of the body, during which it is possible to learn about the features of the development of the disease, the general condition of the person, the stage and size of the tumours. 

Surgery 

The doctor selects the method of surgery depending on the severity of the pathology. Often, specialists use the following surgical methods:

• Appendectomy Complete removal of the appendix. This is the simplest type of surgery performed in the absence of metastases. But since no one can give guarantees of the absence of cancer cells in neighbouring tissues, in Israel it is customary not only to make a thorough revision of the area around but also to do a resection.
• Right-sided hemicolectomy is the removal of the right large intestine and resection of the terminal ileum. This type of operation is more preferable, as it gives more chances that all cancer cells will be removed from the body.

Rehabilitation

After the surgery, the doctor will develop an individualized recovery plan for the patient, which includes physiotherapy, medication, and diet. In addition to this, the specialist will give recommendations that must be followed at home. After a while, the patient needs to come for a second diagnosis to evaluate the therapy.