The official name of the appendix is vermiform appendix, which means "worm-like appendage." It is a small, pouch-like sac of tissue that is located in the first part of the colon (cecum) in the lower- right abdomen. Appendix plays a role in immune function by its lymphatic tissue. It usually harbors bacteria.

Appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix. It can be acute or chronic.

At Krishna Hospital we offer surgery for all conditions of appendix like appendicitis, appendicular malignancy, and mucocele of appendix. We offer surgery by latest technique (Laparoscopic Appendectomy) as well as time tasted conventional technique (Open Appendectomy).