Left abdominal pain after laparoscopic appendectomy?

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Question
Hello doctor,
My husband operated on his appendix by laparoscopy about 2 months ago and his left abdomen keeps hurting. So the doctor asked me if my left abdominal pain after laparoscopic appendectomy is okay? Thank you doctor.
Anonymous customer
Answer
Answered by resident Doctor Le Thanh Tuan - Department of General Surgery - Vinmec Nha Trang International General Hospital.
Hello,
With the question “Is left abdominal pain after laparoscopic appendectomy okay? ", the doctor would like to answer as follows:
The appendix is ​​located on the right, so when your husband has left abdominal pain after 2 months, you need to go to the doctor. Could be another cause of abdominal pain, other than appendectomy.
If you still have questions about left abdominal pain after laparoscopic appendectomy, you can go to the hospital of Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
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