Incidental Appendectomy-current Management: A Narrative Review
Kumar H. R. *
Department of Surgery, Faculty of Health and Medical Science, School of Medicine, Taylor University, 47500 Subang Jaya, Malaysia.
Soma M.
Department of Surgery, Faculty of Health and Medical Science, School of Medicine, Taylor University, 47500 Subang Jaya, Malaysia.
Saw M. O.
Department of Surgery, Faculty of Health and Medical Science, School of Medicine, Taylor University, 47500 Subang Jaya, Malaysia.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Incidental appendectomy has always been a matter of debate as to whether it should be performed or not. The morbidity and mortality of the procedure is low, and it allows histological examination to detect any abnormal pathology. The introduction of laparoscopic surgery has also made surgeons question if incidental appendectomy should be performed or not. We have conducted this narrative review article to look at the current indications, patients’ demographics, and types of surgery that incidental appendectomy is performed on.
Keywords: Incidental appendectomy, prophylactic appendectomy, normal appendix, laparoscopic appendectomy