An appendectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the appendix, which is a small, finger-shaped organ in the lower right side of your belly. Full definition
Pataki suffered a burst appendix and had an emergency appendectomy on February 16, 2006, at Hudson Valley Hospital Center. (en.wikipedia.org)
Laparoscopy leaves smaller scars and in some cases reduces the chance of infection at the incision site, and for these reasons is the preferred procedure by most surgeons performing appendectomies. (sciencedaily.com)
My now 17 year old daughter had an emergency appendectomy when she was 7 and it was very scary! (theinspiredroom.net)