An appendectomy is a common surgical procedure performed to remove the appendix, a small organ tucked away in the lower right abdomen. The necessity for this operation primarily arises due to appendicitis, which signifies inflammation of this organ. The procedure also becomes crucial for tackling complications like acute appendicitis, peritonitis, peritoneal inflammation, appendiceal lymphoma, and bowel perforation.
In India, especially in cosmopolitan cities like Bangalore, where access to experienced doctors for appendicitis, medical facilities, and abdominal doctors are easily available, an immediate appendectomy is commonly recommended to prevent complications such as rupture of the appendix and subsequent internal complications.