www.nucleusinc.com This appendicitis surgery animation shows appendix removal (appendectomy) using laparoscopic instruments. The animation begins by showing an inflamed appendix (appendicitis), followed by the placement of the laparoscope. Afterward, one can see the surgical device staple, cut and remove the inflamed appendix. Following the removal of the appendix the abdomen is flushed with a sterile saline solutionto ensure all traces of infection have been removed. ANCE00183