{"id":9083,"date":"2025-04-29T03:29:43","date_gmt":"2025-04-29T03:29:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.surgicare.com.sg\/?p=9083"},"modified":"2026-01-06T09:44:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T09:44:10","slug":"appendectomy-in-singapore-key-information-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.surgicare.com.sg\/zh\/appendectomy-in-singapore-key-information-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Appendectomy in Singapore: Key Information to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"9083\" class=\"elementor elementor-9083\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-73762eaa e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"73762eaa\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-62f4cb36 elementor-post-meta-divider-text elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-gum_post_meta\" data-id=\"62f4cb36\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"gum_post_meta.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"posts-meta\"><li class=\"list-meta\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.surgicare.com.sg\/zh\/2025\/04\/29\/\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"\"><\/i><span class=\"meta-text\">29 4 \u6708, 2025<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"meta-divider\"><span>\/<\/span><\/li><li class=\"list-meta\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.surgicare.com.sg\/zh\/category\/appendicitis\/\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"\"><\/i><span class=\"meta-text\">Appendicitis<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a0528bc elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-gum_heading\" data-id=\"3a0528bc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:200}\" data-widget_type=\"gum_heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"gum-widget-title\"><h1 class=\"section-main-title size-default\">Appendectomy in Singapore: Key Information to Know<\/h1><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33c3d882 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"33c3d882\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:400}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIn this appendectomy guide, we\u2019ll walk you through when an appendectomy is needed, how it is performed, and what to expect during recovery.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-182a8325 e-con-full e-flex elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"182a8325\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;,&quot;animation_delay&quot;:400}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a4e68ac elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"5a4e68ac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5eff33cc e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5eff33cc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-328d4324 e-con-full e-flex elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"328d4324\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;,&quot;animation_delay&quot;:200}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-73eb5a5f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"73eb5a5f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol>\n \t<li><a href=\"#Symptoms\"><strong>\u75c7\u72b6<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"#Types-of-Appendectomy\"><strong>Types of Appendectomy<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"#Preparing-for-Appendix Surgery\"><strong>Preparing for Appendix Surgery<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"#Recovery\"><strong>Recovery<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"#Appendectomy-Cost\"><strong>Appendectomy Cost<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"#Patient-Information\"><strong>\u60a3\u8005\u4fe1\u606f<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-69605573 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"69605573\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-647eec00 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"647eec00\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The appendix is a small, finger-shaped pouch attached to your large intestine. <strong>When infected<\/strong>, the appendix swells and causes inflammation, often leading to sharp pain in the lower right side of your abdomen.<\/p><p>This condition is known as appendicitis and is usually treated with <strong>\u9611\u5c3e\u5207\u9664\u672f<\/strong> &#8211; a surgical procedure to remove the infected appendix.<\/p><p>Appendectomy is a safe and routine procedure with a high success rate:<\/p><p>In Singapore, modern surgical techniques such as <strong>\u5fae\u521b<\/strong> (keyhole) surgery allow for smaller incisions, faster recovery, and fewer complications.<\/p><p>Most patients are discharged within one to two days and can return to normal activities shortly after.<\/p><p>In this guide, we\u2019ll walk you through when an appendectomy is needed, how it is performed, and what to expect during recovery.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5bb160b3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5bb160b3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"Symptoms\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\u9611\u5c3e\u708e\u7684\u75c7\u72b6<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5376e588 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5376e588\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.surgicare.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Appendix-Pain-1024x576.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-9166\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.surgicare.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Appendix-Pain-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.surgicare.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Appendix-Pain-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.surgicare.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Appendix-Pain-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.surgicare.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Appendix-Pain.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3749400d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3749400d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>One of the earliest signs of appendicitis is pain around the navel, which later shifts to the lower right side of the abdomen.<\/p>\n<p>However, it can be difficult to tell whether abdominal discomfort is harmless or a sign of something more serious, like appendicitis.<\/p><p>Here are some symptoms to watch for that may suggest it\u2019s time to seek medical attention:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pain that begins near the navel and moves to the lower right abdomen<\/li>\n<li>\u98df\u6b32\u4e0d\u632f<\/li>\n<li>\u6076\u5fc3\u548c\u5455\u5410<\/li>\n<li>Low-grade fever that may worsen over time<\/li>\n<li>Constipation or difficulty passing gas<\/li>\n<li>Abdominal bloating<\/li>\n<li>Worsening or sharp abdominal pain, especially with movement, coughing, or pressure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-969540c elementor-widget elementor-widget-wp-widget-custom_html\" data-id=\"969540c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wp-widget-custom_html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><table border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"8\" cellspacing=\"0\">\r\n  <tr>\r\n    <th>Open Appendectomy<\/th>\r\n    <th>Keyhole (Laparoscopic)\r\nAppendectomy<\/th>\r\n  <\/tr>\r\n  <tr>\r\n    <td><strong>Surgical Method<\/strong><br \/><br \/>\r\nOne larger incision (5 to 10\r\ncm) made in lower right\r\nabdomen to remove the\r\nappendix<\/td>\r\n    <td><strong>Surgical Method<\/strong><br \/><br \/><ul>\r\n<li>3 to 4 small incisions\r\nare made near the\r\nbelly and lower\r\nabdomen<\/li>\r\n<li>Surgical tools and a\r\ncamera are then\r\ninserted to remove the\r\nappendix<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/td>\r\n  <\/tr>\r\n  <tr>\r\n    <td><strong>Duration<\/strong> <br \/><br \/>\r\n60 to 90 minutes <\/td>\r\n    <td><strong>Duration<\/strong> <br \/><br \/>\r\n45 to 60 minutes <\/td>\r\n  <\/tr>\r\n  <tr>\r\n    <td><strong>Recovery Time<\/strong><br \/><br \/>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Longer recovery\r\nperiod that may\r\nrequire 2 to 3 days or\r\nmore in the hospital<\/li>\r\n<li>May take 4 to 6 weeks\r\nto return to regular\r\nactivity<\/li><\/ul><\/td>\r\n    <td><strong>Recovery Time<\/strong><br \/><br \/>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Faster recovery\r\nperiod that typically\r\ninvolves a shorter\r\nhospital stay of 1 to 2\r\ndays<\/li>\r\n<li>May take 1 to 2 weeks\r\nfor patients to return\r\nto regular activity<\/li><\/ul><\/td>\r\n  <\/tr>\r\n  <tr>\r\n    <td><strong>Suitability<\/strong><br \/><br \/>Preferred in complicated\r\ncases e.g. when a patient has\r\na ruptured appendix<\/td>\r\n    <td><strong>Suitability<\/strong><br \/><br \/>Preferred in early and\r\nuncomplicated cases<\/td>\r\n  <\/tr>\r\n\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e86d9ed elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7e86d9ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"#Types-of-Appendectomy\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Types of Appendectomy<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f9df4c3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7f9df4c3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Patients diagnosed with appendicitis typically undergo one of two surgical approaches: an open appendectomy or a laparoscopic (keyhole) appendectomy.<\/p><p>Below are the key differences between the two procedures:<\/p><h3>\u00a0<\/h3><h3>Open Appendectomy<\/h3><p>In an open appendectomy, the surgeon makes an incision about 2 to 4 inches long in the lower right side of the abdomen and removes the appendix through this opening.<\/p><p>This technique is often preferred in situations where the appendix has ruptured, leading to widespread infection, or when the appendix is difficult to access due to other factors.<\/p><p>A surgeon may recommend an open appendectomy if:<\/p><ul><li>The appendix has burst and the infection has spread within the abdomen<\/li><li>The patient has a history of previous abdominal surgeries, which may cause scar tissue (adhesions)<\/li><li>An appendix mass (a lump formed by inflamed tissue and infection) is present<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><h3>Laparoscopic Appendectomy<\/h3><p>Laparoscopic appendectomy, also known as keyhole surgery, is a minimally invasive alternative for patients with appendicitis, particularly when there are no complications such as a ruptured<br \/>appendix or widespread infection.<\/p><p>During the procedure, the surgeon makes several small incisions in the abdomen and inserts a thin camera (laparoscope) along with specialised surgical instruments to remove the appendix. The camera provides a magnified view, allowing precise surgery through small openings.<\/p><p>This method is less invasive compared to open appendectomy and is often preferred if you are:<\/p><ul><li>Older<\/li><li>Pregnant<\/li><li>Overweight or obese<\/li><li>Seeking a quicker recovery and reduced risk of wound infection<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-42f0274e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"42f0274e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"Preparing-for-Appendix Surgery\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to Prepare for an Appendectomy<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-de1a851 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"de1a851\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.surgicare.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/HPB-appendectomy-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-9213\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.surgicare.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/HPB-appendectomy-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.surgicare.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/HPB-appendectomy-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.surgicare.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/HPB-appendectomy-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.surgicare.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/HPB-appendectomy.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-26d558a6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"26d558a6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Before the Appendectomy<\/h3><p>Before surgery, your doctor will assess your physical condition and review your medical history. They will also likely order blood tests to check for signs of infection, and imaging tests like a CT scan or ultrasound may be used to confirm appendicitis and help guide the surgical approach.<\/p><p>Your current medications will also be reviewed, and if an infection is present, antibiotics are usually prescribed before the surgery.<\/p><h3>On the Day of the Appendectomy<\/h3><p>Fasting before the surgery is required; you\u2019ll need to fast for 6 to 8 hours before the surgery to reduce the risk of vomiting during anesthesia and prevent the possibility of aspiration.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a4ed20e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a4ed20e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What to Expect After an Appendectomy<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-641c5ec elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"641c5ec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>You may experience the following after an appendectomy:<\/p><ul><li>Pain and discomfort around the incision site or within the abdominal area<\/li><li>Post-surgery fatigue<\/li><li>Tenderness and itchiness at the incision site as the wound heals<\/li><li>Constipation or diarrhoea<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d03f471 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d03f471\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"Recovery\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Recovery After an Appendectomy<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cbd519e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cbd519e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Recovery after the surgery is usually quick and you can expect to go home 2 to 3 days (open appendectomy) or 1 to 2 days (keyhole appendectomy).<\/p><p>That said, a full recovery from an open appendectomy takes about 4 to 6 weeks and about 1 to 2 weeks for a laparoscopic appendectomy.<\/p><p>Your doctor will also recommend limiting your physical activity and avoid any strenuous activity to allow your body to heal.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c1b8279 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c1b8279\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Risks and Benefits<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4983868 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4983868\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>An appendectomy is generally a safe and routine procedure, especially when performed promptly. However, like all surgeries, it carries certain risks and potential complications.<\/p><h3>Risks of an Appendectomy<\/h3><p>Possible risks and complications, although rare, include:<\/p><ul><li>Wound infection<\/li><li>Bleeding<\/li><li>Blocked bowels (bowel obstruction due to scar tissue)<\/li><li>Injury to nearby organs, such as the intestines, bladder, or blood vessels<\/li><li>Complications from anaesthesia, such as allergic reactions or breathing difficulties<\/li><li>Formation of an abscess (in cases of a ruptured appendix)<\/li><\/ul><h3>Benefits of an Appendectomy<\/h3><p>Despite the risks, appendectomy offers clear and important benefits, including:<\/p><ul><li>Permanent cure for appendicitis, <strong>preventing rupture and serious infection<\/strong><\/li><li>Relief from symptoms, such as abdominal pain, nausea, and fever<\/li><li>Reduced <strong>risk of life-threatening complications<\/strong>, such as <strong>peritonitis<\/strong> (infection of the abdominal lining)<\/li><li>Faster recovery with laparoscopic surgery, including smaller scars, less postoperative pain, and a shorter hospital stay (in uncomplicated cases)<\/li><li>High success rate, with most patients returning to normal activities within a few weeks<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c7f4fbb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4c7f4fbb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"Appendectomy-Cost\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Cost of an Appendectomy in Singapore<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ac2cbf4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7ac2cbf4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.surgicare.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/diagnosis-gallbladder-disease.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-8867\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.surgicare.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/diagnosis-gallbladder-disease.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.surgicare.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/diagnosis-gallbladder-disease-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.surgicare.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/diagnosis-gallbladder-disease-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-713015cc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"713015cc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The fee for an appendectomy in Singapore costs between $4,700 to $7,500 before GST.<\/p><p>However, it is important to note that the cost mentioned is just the surgeon\u2019s fee and excludes any hospital fees or pre- and post-surgery fees. These fees can include:<\/p><ul><li>Pre-surgery consultations with the surgeon<\/li><li>Diagnostic tests such as CT scans, blood tests and imaging tests<\/li><li>Post-surgery follow-up appointments<\/li><li>Medications such as antibiotics or painkillers<\/li><\/ul><p>Additionally, the actual cost of your appendicitis surgery may vary depending:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Type of surgery<\/strong><br \/>\u25cb A keyhole appendectomy may have different costs compared to open<br \/>appendectomy, depending on the complexity and hospital policies<\/li><li><strong>Location<\/strong><br \/>\u25cb The cost can vary significantly depending on which hospital the surgery is performed<\/li><li><strong>Surgeon\u2019s fees<\/strong><br \/>\u25cb The experience and expertise of the surgeon can influence the cost<\/li><li><strong>Complications<\/strong><br \/>\u25cb The cost of your procedure may rise if your appendix has ruptured, as this can lead to infections or other complications that require more complex treatment<\/li><li><strong>\u4fdd\u9669<\/strong><br \/>\u25cb If you have insurance, the out-of-pocket costs may depend on your plan\u2019s coverage for surgeries and hospital stays<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a907470 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6a907470\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ce7979d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3ce7979d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Experiencing severe or recurring symptoms? Speak to our specialist today<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2fa150cc elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"2fa150cc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surgicare.com.sg\/zh\/contact\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">\u8054\u7cfb\u6211\u4eec<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28acbc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"28acbc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"Patient-Information\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\u5e38\u89c1\u95ee\u9898<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-866f857 elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"866f857\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1400\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1400\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Can I Use Medisave for My Appendectomy? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1400\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d628361 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d628361\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-588b3cc6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"588b3cc6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYes, Medisave can be used to subsidise the cost of your appendectomy. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions about using your Medisave.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1401\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1401\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Do I Still Need Surgery If My Appendix Has Not Ruptured? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1401\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-016b9a8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"016b9a8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9548116 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9548116\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In most cases, surgery is still recommended even if your appendix has not ruptured.<\/p><p>This is because appendicitis can worsen quickly, and the risk of the appendix bursting becomes higher the longer you wait. A burst appendix can cause serious, life-threatening infections in the<br \/>abdomen.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1402\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1402\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Will I Need to Change My Diet After An Appendectomy? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1402\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32968d5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"32968d5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dbd8d79 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dbd8d79\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Your diet will likely consist of liquids and soft foods in the first few days post-surgery. You can usually revert to your regular diet once your digestion returns to normal unless advised otherwise by your doctor.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1bf25e1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1bf25e1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Closing Thoughts<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cfd9c8d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cfd9c8d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Appendectomy is a routine and safe procedure that effectively treats appendicitis and prevents serious complications. With timely surgery and proper care, most patients recover quickly and return to their normal activities within a few weeks.<\/p><p>If you are experiencing persistent abdominal pain or other symptoms of appendicitis, do not delay seeking medical advice. Early <a href=\"https:\/\/www.surgicare.com.sg\/zh\/keyhole-surgery-for-acute-appendicitis\/\">diagnosis and treatment for appendicitis<\/a> can make a significant difference in recovery and long-term health.<\/p><p>Knowing what to expect can ease any concerns you may have and help you approach surgery with greater confidence. Always consult your doctor for personalised advice and care.<\/p><p>If you have concerns about your symptoms or would like to discuss treatment options, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.surgicare.com.sg\/zh\/contact\/\">contact us today<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-390e3936 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"390e3936\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ef3313b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ef3313b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5760cd44 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5760cd44\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"507\" src=\"https:\/\/www.surgicare.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Dr-Tan-Chun-Hai.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-4896\" alt=\"Image of Dr Tan Chun Hai, upper gastrointestinal surgeon in Singapore\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.surgicare.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Dr-Tan-Chun-Hai.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.surgicare.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Dr-Tan-Chun-Hai-300x254.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cd575bb e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"cd575bb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-69740d31 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"69740d31\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Dr. Tan Chun Hai is a dual fellowship-trained specialist in Laparoscopic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.surgicare.com.sg\/zh\/stomach-cancer-surgery\/\">(Keyhole) Stomach Cancer Surgery<\/a> \u548c <a href=\"https:\/\/www.surgicare.com.sg\/zh\/integrated-centre-for-bariatric-and-metabolic-surgery\/\">\u51cf\u80a5\u4e0e\u4ee3\u8c22\u5916\u79d1<\/a>.<\/p><p>He treats conditions such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.surgicare.com.sg\/zh\/gallstones-and-gallbladder-diseases\/\">\u80c6\u7ed3\u77f3<\/a>, appendicitis, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.surgicare.com.sg\/zh\/gastroesophageal-reflux-disease\/\">\u80c3\u98df\u7ba1\u53cd\u6d41\u75c5<\/a> and upper gastrointestinal cancers of the stomach and oesophagus, with a focus on minimally invasive surgical techniques to support smoother recovery and shorter hospital stays.<\/p><p>In addition to his surgical expertise, Dr. Tan performs endoscopies and manages a wide range of digestive disorders, including abdominal pain, bloating, heartburn, and dysphagia (difficulty swallowing).<\/p><p>Where appropriate, he provides same-day treatment within a few hours of diagnosis, helping patients receive timely care.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bb4e7c3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"bb4e7c3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surgicare.com.sg\/zh\/contact\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">\u8bf7\u54a8\u8be2\u9648\u533b\u751f<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-47a56f0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"47a56f0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>\u53c2\u8003\u6587\u732e\uff1a<\/strong><\/p><p>1. Laparoscopic Appendectomy Translates into Less Analgesics and Faster Return to Work in Asia<br \/>Authors: Anil Dinkar Rao, Chung Boon Daryl Tan, Reyaz Moiz Singaporewalla<br \/><em>Published in: JSLS (Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons), 2022<\/em> \u2013<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/35815330\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/35815330\/<\/a><\/p><p>2. Single-Incision Laparoscopic Appendectomy: Prospective Case Series at a Single Centre in Singapore<br \/>Authors: Rajat Goel et al.<br \/><em>Published in: Surgical Laparoscopy, Endoscopy &amp; Percutaneous Techniques, 2011<\/em><\/p><p>3. Clinical Outcome and Cost Comparison Between Laparoscopic and Open Appendicectomy<br \/>Authors: Winson JH Tan et al.<br \/><em>Published in: Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore, 2014<\/em> \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/annals.edu.sg\/pdf\/43VolNo9Sep2014\/V43N9p464.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/annals.edu.sg\/pdf\/43VolNo9Sep2014\/V43N9p464.pdf<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this appendectomy guide, we\u2019ll walk you through when an appendectomy is needed, how it is performed, and what to expect during recovery<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":9164,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"elementor_header_footer","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[16],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9083","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-appendicitis"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.1.1 - 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