how long does a appendectomy take
It depends upon a lot of factors. A complicated appendectomy can take many hours. An uncomplicated appendectomy can take less than 30 minutes from first incision to surgical closure. Most appendectomies involve an infected and inflamed appendix.
Once youâve had an appendectomy, you will probably recover pretty quickly. It feels good to get a bad appendix out. Most patients leave the hospital 1 to 2 days after surgery. The good news is that youâll be able to go back to all those normal activities within 2 to 4 weeks.