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  Appendicitis (acute infection involving the appendix)
  Treatment goals
 

Remove the infected structure.

  Treatment
 
Complete removal of the appendix
  Procedure
 

Laparoscopic appendectomy

  Length of hospital stay
 
24-36 hours if appendix not ruptured.
  Potential complications
 
SIDE EFFECTS - None. COMPLICATIONS - Abscess forming around the appendiceal bed.