Appendectomy is the surgical removal of the appendix. The operation is done to remove an infected appendix. An infected appendix, called appendicitis, can burst and release bacteria and stool into the abdomen.

WHAT ARE THE COMMON SYMPTOMS?

• Abdominal pain that starts around the navel
• Not wanting to eat
• Low fever
• Nausea and sometimes vomiting
• Diarrhea or constipation

TREATMENT OPTIONS

• SURGERY

Laparoscopic appendectomy-the appendix is removed with instruments placed into small abdominal incising. open appendectomy-the appendix is removed through an incision in the lower right abdomen.