Appendectomy (Removal of the appendix): Reasons and procedure

What is an appendectomy? An appendectomy is the surgical removal of the appendix, a small appendage of the large intestine. Colloquially, this procedure is also referred to as appendectomy – a not entirely correct term, as the appendix is directly attached to the appendix, but is a separate section of the intestine. In addition, the … Appendectomy (Removal of the appendix): Reasons and procedure