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Appendectomy<\/strong><\/p>\n

An appendectomy is surgery to remove the appendix when it is infected. This condition is called appendicitis. Appendectomy is a common emergency surgery.<\/span><\/p>\n

The appendix is a thin pouch that is attached to the large intestine. It sits in the lower right part of your belly. If you have appendicitis, your appendix must be removed right away. If not treated, your appendix can burst. This is a medical emergency.<\/span><\/p>\n

There are 2 types of surgery to remove the appendix. The standard method is an open appendectomy. A newer, less invasive method is a laparoscopic appendectomy.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Open appendectomy<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0A cut or incision about 2 to 4 inches long is made in the lower right-hand side of your belly or abdomen. The appendix is taken out through the incision.<\/span><\/p>\n

Laparoscopic \u00a0Appendectomy<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

This method is less invasive. That means it\u2019s done without a large incision. Instead, from 1 to 3 tiny cuts are made. A long, thin tube called a laparoscope is put into one of the incisions. It has a tiny video camera and surgical tools. The surgeon looks at a TV monitor to see inside your abdomen and guide the tools. The appendix is removed through one of the incisions.<\/span><\/p>\n

During a laparoscopic surgery, your provider may decide that an open appendectomy is needed.<\/span><\/p>\n

If your appendix has burst and infection has spread, you may need an open appendectomy.<\/span><\/p>\n

A laparoscopic Appendectomy may cause less pain and scarring than an Open Appendectomy. For either type of surgery, the scar is often hard to see once it has healed.<\/span><\/p>\n

Both types of surgery have low risk of complications. A laparoscopic appendectomy has a shorter recovery time, and lower infection rates.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Why might I need an appendectomy?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

You may need an appendectomy to remove your appendix if you show symptoms of appendicitis.<\/span><\/p>\n

Appendicitis is a medical emergency. It is when your appendix becomes sore, swollen, and infected.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you have appendicitis, there is a serious risk your appendix may burst or rupture. This can happen as soon as 48 to 72 hours after you have symptoms. It can cause a severe, life-threatening infection called peritonitis in your belly.<\/span><\/p>\n

What are the risks of an appendectomy?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Some possible complications of an appendectomy include:<\/span><\/p>\n