“What type of anesthesia is used for an appendectomy?”

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“What type of anesthesia is used for an appendectomy?”

I am a 27 year old male. I want to know what type of anesthesia is used for an appendectomy?

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**Mrs. Slavka N/a Bulleova** Anesthesiologist Long Beach, CA · Accepted Answer

Mrs. Slavka N/a Bulleova Anesthesiologist Long Beach, CA

General or regional with sedation

**Dr. Carmelo Turrisi** Anesthesiologist Staten Island, NY · Accepted Answer

Dr. Carmelo Turrisi Anesthesiologist Staten Island, NY

Usually general anesthesia

**Dr. VIRGIL MANICA** Anesthesiologist Boston, MA · Accepted Answer

Dr. VIRGIL MANICA Anesthesiologist Boston, MA

Most of the time, it is general anesthesia.

**Dr. Sylvia Rodriguez Elias** Anesthesiologist Manati, Puerto Rico · Accepted Answer

Dr. Sylvia Rodriguez Elias Anesthesiologist Manati, Puerto Rico

Appendectomy by laparoscopy is general. In case of open procedure, could be general or spinal block.