Two-Thirds of Appendectomies May Be Unnecessary

It's the most common emergency surgery, and many experts believe this body part has no known function.

STORY AT-A-GLANCE

• Appendectomy is the most common emergency surgery performed in the U.S. Many doctors will even suggest prophylactic removal of the appendix when you’re having some other abdominal surgery done

• With the help of white blood cells known as innate lymphoid cells, the appendix acts as a reservoir for beneficial bacteria

• Once your body has succ…