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Antibiotics vs Surgery in Appendicitis — How Surgeons Think

Is appendicitis always an emergency? Can antibiotics really replace surgery — or is that a myth? In this video, a practicing surgeon explains how doctors actually think when deciding between antibiotics vs surgery for appendicitis. Based on the Swedish National Appendicitis Care Program (2024) and modern clinical evidence, we break down: • Why appendicitis is not one single disease • The difference between low-risk and high-risk appendicitis • When antibiotics help — and when they don’t • Why some cases heal on their own • Why surgery is still the most definitive treatment • How surgeons make decisions under uncertainty This is not medical advice — but a transparent explanation of how appendicitis is evaluated in real hospitals today. If you’ve ever wondered: 👉 “Do I really need surgery?” 👉 “Why do doctors disagree?” 👉 “Is appendicitis dangerous or not?” This video will answer those questions. ________________________________________ ⚠️ Disclaimer This video is for educational purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice. No individual treatment decisions are discussed. ________________________________________ 🕒 CHAPTERS 00:00 – Two doctors, two answers 00:35 – Appendicitis is not one disease 00:47 – The Problem 01:20 – What surgeons actually assess 02:01 – Low-risk vs high-risk appendicitis 03:02 – Can antibiotics cure appendicitis? 03:34 – When antibiotics DO matter 04:05 – How safe is surgery today? 04:39 – The real decision: risk vs uncertainty ________________________________________ 👍 If this helped you understand appendicitis better, consider subscribing for more surgical explanations without jargon.