We’ve covered what actually happens during a smear test and C-section at HuffPost UK before ― and both of those are likely not exactly what you’d expect. But what about appendectomies, a procedure ...

You may have heard that astronauts have their appendix removed before leaving Earth. After all, people say you can live without this organ because it serves no purpose, but how much truth is there in ...

6. When can I start normal activities? Rest is usually short and most patients leave the hospital in one to three days after the operation. Normal activities can be resumed within one to three weeks ...