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Appendectomy

An appendectomy is a minor surgical procedure to remove the appendix, a small organ located near the large intestine in the abdomen. It is indicated to treat appendicitis, a potentially life-threatening condition when the appendix becomes inflamed and eventually ruptures, leading to intestinal infection. The procedu…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 3 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 23× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2574-4526 🗓 Reviewed July 2026

Overview

An appendectomy is a minor surgical procedure to remove the appendix, a small organ located near the large intestine in the abdomen. It is indicated to treat appendicitis, a potentially life-threatening condition when the appendix becomes inflamed and eventually ruptures, leading to intestinal infection. The procedure is often done to prevent the risk of infection in the abdomen. An appendectomy is a relatively safe and simple procedure, with a low risk of complications. The procedure is done by making a small incision in the patient’s abdomen and carefully removing the appendix. After the procedure, the patient may experience some discomfort and may need to rest for several days, but the recovery time is usually short. An appendectomy is an important and necessary procedure to treat a potentially life-threatening condition and is often considered a successful treatment method.

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 Digestive Disorders And Diagnosis (ISSN 2574-4526).

Journal editorial board
Jonas P. DeMuro · United States Divey Manocha · United States Beata Kasztelan-Szczerbinska · Poland

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