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Appendectomy is considered a major surgical operation. Therefore, a general surgeon must perform this operation in the operating room of a hospital. An anesthesiologist is also present during the operation to administer an anesthetic.
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Appendectomy - Learn what the appendix is, complications, symptoms, diagnosis of appendicitis, and how an appendectomy is done Source:MedicineNet ...
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Appendectomy: Removal of the appendix.
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AppendectomyThe procedure to surgically remove an appendix.
AppendicitisInflammation of the appendix.
AppendixA portion of intestine attached to the cecum.
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An uncomplicated appendectomy is a simple, safe procedure requiring a hospital stay of no longer than three to five days.
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The surgery, called an appendectomy, should be done as soon as possible to reduce the risk of the appendix rupturing.
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For uncomplicated appendicitis, surgery (appendectomy) is performed as soon as possible after the diagnosis is made. Little preparation is required.
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Since the appendix is located in a different area than usual, it would be difficult to diagnose appendicitis in the future; therefore, an appendectomy (surgical removal of the appendix) is also usually performed.
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