Appendectomy (Appendix Removal)

Appendectomy is surgery to remove an inflamed or infected appendix. Surgeons have been doing appendectomies for over a century. It’s still the definitive treatment for appendicitis. Surgeon can do Appendectomy by open & laparoscopic both methods.

Because an inflamed appendix has the potential to rupture (burst), appendicitis is a medical emergency. burst appendix can spread infection throughout your abdominal cavity, leading to peritonitis (inflammation in your abdominal lining)

So It’s safest to remove your inflamed appendix if it’s at risk of rupturing.