Appendicectomy vs. Appendectomy

Appendicectomynoun

(surgery) the surgical procedure for the removal of the vermiform appendix

Appendicectomynoun

surgical removal of the vermiform appendix

Appendectomynoun

(surgery) The surgical procedure for the removal of the vermiform appendix.

Appendectomynoun

Excision of the vermiform appendix.

Appendectomynoun

surgical removal of the vermiform appendix

Appendectomynoun

a surgical operation to remove the appendix

Appendectomy

An appendectomy, also termed appendicectomy, is a surgical operation in which the vermiform appendix (a portion of the intestine) is removed. Appendectomy is normally performed as an urgent or emergency procedure to treat complicated acute appendicitis.Appendectomy may be performed laparoscopically (as minimally invasive surgery) or as an open operation.