What's the name of a "classic" appendectomy, like an appendectomy operation that ISN'T laparoscopic? Is there a special name for this "classic" kind of appendectomy (starting with McBurney's incisions, etc. etc)?
2007-07-14 02:51:04 · 6 answers · asked by ? 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
Yup, it's an open appendectomy. I like the term "classic", though. Makes you reminisce for the good ol' days, before everything was done through scopes.
I prefer the classic app'y - we get to leave the room lights on, and it's a quick and easy operation. It can even be done under local or spinal anesthesia (not so with the laparoscopic variety).
2007-07-14 08:25:46 · answer #1 · answered by Pangolin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The doctors above had already given the answer which is "Open appendectomy" or simply OA - the traditional method and the standard treatment for appendicitis. (While the laparoscopic appendectomy is simply called LA).
2007-07-14 18:30:25 · answer #2 · answered by ♥ lani s 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could differentiate it by saying it is an "open appendectomy". But "open" was only added once laparoscopic appendectomies came in to play.
2007-07-14 10:57:47 · answer #3 · answered by dwp_hornblower 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is an appendectomy performed while the doc is listening to music by Chopin and/or watching ballet.
2007-07-14 19:54:57 · answer #4 · answered by David R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's called an "open appendectomy."
2007-07-14 15:12:28 · answer #5 · answered by cbfoxleymd 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No special name for classic appendicectomy.
2007-07-14 10:06:00 · answer #6 · answered by J.SWAMY I ఇ జ స్వామి 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋