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Appendix Removal Surgery is called an Appendectomy. The reason this surgery is performed is because of the inflammation of the appendix called Appendicitis. If an appendectomy is not performed during appendicitis, the appendix could burst causing severe infection or even death.
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Fast Facts:
- Usually performed as an emergency procedure
- May be performed laparoscopically or open
- Recovery varies person to person and on the type of appendectomy
- Laparoscopically is more expensive and time consuming
- Open has a longer recovery time
- General anesthesia is used for either type
Disclaimer: The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please contact your doctor to see if you feel you have Appendicitis and are in need of Appendix Removal Surgery.
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Appendicitis/Appendectomy Prevention
- Dreddyclinic.com: Appendicitis Symptoms and Prevention
Appendectomy Forums and Blogs
- SurgeryChannel: Appendectomy Forum
- Appendectomy.net: Appendectomy Discussion Forum
- YouTube: Appendectomy Video Blog (Time: 5:21)
- YouTube: Appendectomy Video Blog (Time: 4:32)
- Surgeons Blog: God of the Appendix: Of Truth And Worms
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