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Appendectomy

An appendectomy or appendicectomy is a surgical operation in which the vermiform appendix is removed. Appendectomy is normally performed as an urgent or emergency procedure to treat complicated acute appendicitis. Appendectomy may be performed... Wikipedia
Approach: Laparoscopic, open
Complications: Infection, bleeding
Frequency: Common
Other names: Appendisectomy, appendicectomy
Specialty: General surgery
Uses: Appendicitis