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# Types of appendectomy There are two types of appendectomy: * Open Appendectomy "laparotomy" * Laparoscopic appendectomy Another classification depends on the direction of appendix removal: * Retrograde appendectomy: used in the case of retrocecal appendix, starting with the base of the appendi...

# Types of appendectomy There are two types of appendectomy: * Open Appendectomy "laparotomy" * Laparoscopic appendectomy Another classification depends on the direction of appendix removal: * Retrograde appendectomy: used in the case of retrocecal appendix, starting with the base of the appendix first, used in laparotomy * Antegrade appendectomy: in laparoscopic approach, starting with the end of the appendix first ## Laparoscopic versus Open Appendectomy The image shows two figures, one that had a laparoscopic appendectomy and one that had an open appendectomy. The laparoscopic approach has 3 incisions with multiple surgical tools in the abdomen and the open approach has one incision in the lower right abdomen.