The appendix is a small, tubular pouch that protrudes from the bottom of your colon, like a little tail. It’s about the length of your pointer finger. It’s located on the lower right side of your abdomen.

In this surgery, the appendix is removed to treat the appendicitis. Appendectomy is a common surgery and most people have their appendix removed. One way to remove the appendix is to make a large cut or incision below and to the right of the umbilicus (belly button). This is known as an open appendectomy. Laparoscopic appendectomy is the procedure in which the appendix is removed through small incisions.