Appendicectomy (Laparoscopic) (Veress)
DATE AND TIME: [Date and time]
URGENCY: Elective / Non-elective
SURGEON: [Name]
ASSISTANT: [Name / None]
ANAESTHETIST: [Name]
OPERATION: Appendicectomy (Laparoscopic)
ANAESTHETIC: General anaesthesia
ANTIBIOTICS: Broad-spectrum IV antibiotic with anaerobic and gram-negative coverage administered at induction
DVT PROPHYLAXIS: [Agent / mechanical / Not indicated]
POSITION: Supine. Urinary catheter inserted. Left arm tucked. Table capable of Trendelenburg and left lateral tilt.
INDICATION:
Acute appendicitis confirmed on clinical assessment / CT / USS.
INCISION: [Port sites — describe]