Appendectomy in Maharashtra
Surgical removal of the inflamed appendix, usually performed laparoscopically through small incisions. Emergency procedure for acute appendicitis to prevent rup…
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Why Appendectomy Is Needed
Appendectomy is performed to treat acute appendicitis, where the appendix becomes inflamed and infected, usually due to a blockage from fecal matter, a foreign body, or swollen lymphatic tissue. Left untreated, an inflamed appendix can rupture, spilling infection into the abdominal cavity and causing life-threatening peritonitis. It's one of the most common emergency surgeries performed worldwide.