Cesarean section and appendectomy are both common surgeries. Many women may develop appendicitis due to unhealthy lifestyle habits, lack of exercise, and overeating during pregnancy. In severe cases, appendectomy is necessary. So, can the appendix be removed during a cesarean section? Let's take a look below.
Can the appendix be removed during a cesarean section
It is not recommended to perform appendectomy during cesarean section, and the cesarean section delivery surgery and appendectomy surgery are not in the same department. In clinical practice, only severe appendicitis is recommended to be removed. When there is severe acute appendicitis during delivery, simultaneous removal can be considered, but the surgery needs to be performed in a regular medical institution to ensure smooth operation and avoid harm to the mother's health.
Which women need to have a cesarean section
1. If the fetus is too large and the mother's pelvis cannot accommodate the fetal head, a cesarean section is required. Pregnant women should pay attention to weight control in the later stages of pregnancy, as rapid weight gain can make it difficult to deliver smoothly.
2. If the mother has pelvic stenosis or deformities, a cesarean section surgery is also necessary. This situation is often caused by congenital factors in the mother.
3. In case of unexpected situations during the delivery process, such as insufficient labor force or difficult delivery of the pregnant mother, resulting in fetal hypoxia and inability to deliver smoothly through the vagina in a short period of time, cesarean section is necessary for delivery.
