During Surgery
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Your child will wear a hospital gown.
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An IV (intravenous) is put into a vein in your child’s arm or leg for
giving medicine and fluids.
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Your child will be taken on a cart to the surgery room. A belt may be
put over your child’s legs for safety.
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Your child will be given medicine so he or she will sleep through the
surgery. The medicine will be given through the IV or a face mask.
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The abdomen is cleaned and sheets are put over your child to keep
the surgery area clean.
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An incision is made in your child’s abdomen. With laparoscopic, 3 or
4 incisions are made.
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The appendix is removed.
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The incision(s) are closed with stitches, staples or special tapes called
steri-strips.
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If stitches or staples are used, a bandage is taped over them.
After Surgery
In the Hospital
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Your child is taken to the recovery room and watched closely until he
or she wakes up and is doing well.
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Your child’s breathing, blood pressure and pulse are checked often.
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Your doctor will talk to you about your child’s surgery.
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Most children are ready to go home in 24 hours.
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Medicines given during the surgery will make your child sleepy.
Your child should be watched closely for 24 hours after you go home.
At Home
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Your child should get plenty of rest.