Overly-Optional Surgery 101

Chapter 1: Introduction to Excessive Appendectomies

Warning: the following content is not for the faint of heart. Or for anyone with a weak stomach.

Why Bother with Surgery at All?

Surgery is like a game of Jenga. You start with 53 pieces, and you remove some of them. The goal is to remove just the right amount, so that you have 53 pieces left. But, let's be real, who needs 53 pieces?

unnecessary-surgery

Unnecessary Surgeries

Overly-Optional Surgery 202

Optional Surgeries