SILS appendectomy is a technically challenging procedure performed through a single small incision. Traditional laparoscopic appendectomy procedures are performed through several small incisions.

Norah O’Donnell, CBS This Morning co-anchor, had an emergency appendectomy while on vacation for spring break. Here, doctors explain the warning signs of appendicitis.

Appendectomy may be a useful addition to medical therapy for preventing relapse of ulcerative colitis among patients in remission. At 1 year, 36% of patients in the appendectomy group had a ...

FC Dallas midfielder Bryan Acosta will be sidelined indefinitely after an emergency laparoscopic appendectomy Sunday afternoon, the club announced Monday. The surgery was performed by Dr. Jeremy ...

Shaira Diaz has successfully undergone laparoscopic appendectomy, a "minimally invasive surgery to remove the appendix through several small incisions, rather than through one large one," according to ...

Texas Rangers star shortstop Corey Seager was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday, one day after undergoing an ...