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Appendectomy

Appendectomy is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of the appendix, a finger-shaped pouch attached to the large intestine. The appendix has no known function and the removal of it is typically recommended when it becomes inflamed and infected, a condition known as appendicitis. Appendectomies are the mos…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 3 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 23× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2471-7061 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Appendectomy is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of the appendix, a finger-shaped pouch attached to the large intestine. The appendix has no known function and the removal of it is typically recommended when it becomes inflamed and infected, a condition known as appendicitis. Appendectomies are the most common emergency abdominal surgery, and treatment is typically required within 24 hours to prevent any further complications. While the majority of appendectomies are performed as an open surgical procedure, minimally invasive and robotic approaches have become more popular over time. The benefits of a minimally invasive appendectomy include less pain, reduced risk of infection, and a quicker return to normal activities. Appendectomy is an important procedure for reducing the risk of further complications of acute appendicitis and can significantly improve outcomes in affected individuals.

Research published in this journal

3 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 3 articles above have been cited 23 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Colon And Rectal Cancer (ISSN 2471-7061).

Journal editorial board
Frank A. Frizelle · New Zealand Gennaro Galizia · Italy Tamotsu Tsukahara · Japan

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