When the appendix becomes blocked and ruptures, it puts the body at risk for severe infections and causes signi cant pain. The only way to prevent harmfuland even deadly infection from appendicitis is through appendix removal surgery, or appendectomy.
Depending on the needs of the patient,our general surgeons will perform either an open appendectomy or a laparoscopic appendectomy.
Open appendix removal surgery typically requires a slightly longer hospital stay after the procedure. An incision is made in the abdomen and the appendix is removed.
A laparoscopic procedureallows the patientto recover more quickly due to smallerincisions and preciseappendix removal. 1 to 3 small cuts aremade in the abdomen and a small camera and surgical tools are inserted. The appendix can be removed this way through one of the incisions.