An appendectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the appendix, a small pouch attached to the large intestine.
Appendectomy is usually performed to treat appendicitis, which is inflammation and infection of the appendix. Symptoms of appendicitis include abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and fever. The surgery is typically perf
ormed through a small incision in the lower right abdomen, and recovery typically takes about two weeks. In some cases, a laparoscopic procedure may be used, which involves several small incisions and a faster recovery time.