If you're not satisfied with the responses you receive, consider asking for a second opinion.  You are an integral part of your healthcare team and you should feel comfortable with the selected treatment and surgeon.

If you need to have your appendix removed, your healthcare team will usually include the physician who diagnosed you with appendicitis (perhaps your primary care physician or an emergency department physician) and a surgeon. But you are an integral part of the team too. If you are interested in Minimally Invasive Procedure (MIP) for appendectomy, ask your primary care or emergency department physician to recommend a surgeon trained in MIP.  Remember that while your primary care physician may not be familiar with the term “MIP,” he or she should be familiar with the phrase “Minimally Invasive Procedure.”

To locate a surgeon in  your area who is experienced in MIP for appendectomy, visit the Find a Physician search tool.