On March 26, 2008, surgeons at UC San Diego Medical Center removed an inflamed appendix through a patient’s vagina, a first in the United States. Following the 50-minute procedure, the patient, Diana ...

Medicare pays for appendix surgery when medically necessary. The surgery may vary depending on the situation. Medicare covers surgeries deemed medically necessary. Since appendicitis is considered a ...

Avoid foods high in fat or foods that can cause constipation post–appendix surgery. Opt for easy-to-digest, high-fiber foods, and consult your doctor for dietary guidance.

Sir Elton John is in recovery after undergoing an emergency appendix procedure, it has been reported. The 66-year-old singer underwent the surgery at the Princess Grace Hospital in Monaco on Thursday ...