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My daughter had her appendix removed, how long will her hospital stay be if its uncomplicated?
9 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Open or Laparoscopic: She would normally stay in the hospital for 0-1 days if it's uncomplicated and performed laparosocpically.
Answered 1/12/2016
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24 hours: Once the appendix is removed for acute appendicitis, the recovery is quick. There is prompt return of bowel function and diet tolerance. Most patients are discharged how the following day.
Answered 6/5/2014
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A day: Uncomplicated appendectomy which is usually done laparoscopically can be home within 24 hour of surgery.
Answered 9/26/2012
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