Appendectomy

An appendectomy is surgery to remove the appendix when it is infected. This condition is called appendicitis.

Appendectomy is a common emergency surgery. The appendix is a thin pouch that is attached to the large intestine. It sits in the lower right part of your belly.

If you have appendicitis, you’ll most likely need an appendectomy to treat it. That means your appendix will be removed in surgery. Appendectomy is an emergency procedure to prevent the dangerous complications of appendicitis.