Appendectomy: Surgery to remove the appendix During a laparoscopic appendectomy, the surgeon inserts special surgical tools and a video camera into your abdomen to remove your appendix In general, laparoscopic surgery allows you to recover faster and heal with less pain and scarring It may be better for older adults and people with obesity
Appendicitis - Mayo Clinic The appendix is a narrow, finger-shaped pouch that sticks out from the colon Appendicitis occurs when the appendix becomes inflamed and filled with pus
Precancer polyp in appendix - Mayo Clinic Connect I’m still waiting for surgery on removing one (possibly 2) sessile serrated polyps in my appendeceal orifice, though one maybe in colon not appendix? I’ve had mixed messages
Aggressive appendix cancer and right . . . - Mayo Clinic Connect Interested to know what type of appendix cancer you have and everyone is a little different Also, is there an option for you to have HIPEC to help ensure any tiny specs of cancer are taken care of?
Benign flat polyp at appendiceal opening. - Mayo Clinic Connect It was laparoscopic, and he took the appendix and 10 inches of colon I'm back at work part time and doing great It is truly amazing and miraculous what they can do with small incisions I'm wishing you the very best