Minimally invasive appendicitis hospitalization days

The length of stay in the hospital after minimally invasive appendicitis surgery is usually 3-5 days or sometimes longer, depending on the severity of the inflammation, the patient’s physical condition, and the postoperative recovery. If the patient has an acute simple appendicitis or an acute attack of chronic appendicitis, the hospital stay will be slightly shorter. If the patient is found to have significant intraoperative exudate, or even gangrenous appendicitis or perforated appendix, the hospital stay will be longer. If the patient has a combination of underlying diseases such as diabetes or heart disease, the hospital stay will also be longer, so the specific length of stay will need to be consulted with the attending physician. During hospitalization, patients should not drink alcoholic beverages, eat too spicy food, or eat pickled food, etc. These will increase the burden on the gastrointestinal tract and affect the patient’s recovery, and they can consume fresh fruits and green vegetables appropriately.