The results in this story are those of one patient and are not indicative of all outcomes. Individual patient results may vary.  As with any surgery, there are operative and long-term complications and risks that should be discussed with your doctor.  Possible risks include, but are not limited to, bleeding, complications due to anesthesia and medications, deep vein thrombosis, dehiscence, infections, leaks from staple line breakdown, marginal ulcers, pulmonary problems, spleen injury, and stenosis. Please note that if surgery is performed laparoscopically and complications occur during the operation, your doctor may choose to perform open surgery. Consult your physician for a description of specific risks involved with appendectomy surgery and to see if appendectomy surgery is right for you.