General Surgery
Appendectomy
Emergency removal of an inflamed appendix (appendicitis) before it ruptures.
When this is typically needed
- Sudden pain starting near the navel, moving to the lower right abdomen
- Pain worsening with movement
- Fever and nausea alongside the pain
What it involves
Urgent surgery, usually laparoscopic, to remove the appendix — timing matters since delay raises complication risk.
What to expect
Recovery is typically quick — a day or two in hospital, back to normal activity within a couple of weeks.
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