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Do surgeons remove the appendix when doing a tah i had a doctor ask me if i had my appendix removed during my tah. do doctors do that during a tah?

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No , not routinely: No indication to remove appendix routinely , when operating for some other problem , with premise to prevent future appendicitis , may increase morbidity . It is your decision on risk vs benefit scale , yes some surgeons do remove

Answered 3/22/2014

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Dr. Jeffrey Clemens answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Can be done: A TAH (total abdominal hysterectomy) consists of the removal of the uterus (womb) and ovaries. Years ago it was common to remove the (normal) appendix at the same time to avoid the risk of future appendicitis (1% lifetime risk more or less). This isn't commonly done these days because of a slight risk of complications from removing the appendix, it's not commonly done for that reason.

Answered 9/19/2017

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