Effects of Appendectomy on Health

Introduction to Appendectomy

The appendix is not essential for survival, and millions of people live healthy lives after appendectomy, as stated by the World Journal of Emergency Surgery guidelines 1, 2

Appendectomy remains mandatory for complicated (perforating) appendicitis, failed non-operative management of uncomplicated appendicitis, and appendicoliths with high failure rates of conservative management, according to the World Journal of Emergency Surgery 2, 3
Non-operative management with antibiotics is now recommended for selected patients with uncomplicated appendicitis without appendicolith, avoiding appendectomy in 62-81% of cases, as per the World Journal of Emergency Surgery guidelines 2, 3