Abstract
<h3>Study Objective</h3> Pathologic evaluation of otherwise normal appearing appendices identifies abnormalities in a significant percentage of cases. This includes a significant minority of patients with preoperatively undiagnosed appendiceal endometriosis which can lead to morbidity if left untreated. The objective of this video is to review the safety and rationale for incidental appendectomy as it applies to gynecologic patients, and to show a safe and efficient method of laparoscopic appendectomy utilizing suture endoloop. <h3>Design</h3> NA. <h3>Setting</h3> NA. <h3>Patients or Participants</h3> Patients already undergoing laparoscopic gynecologic surgery for known pathology or chronic pelvic pain are good candidates for incidental appendectomy. <h3>Interventions</h3> NA. <h3>Measurements and Main Results</h3> NA. <h3>Conclusion</h3> Incidental appendectomy is a safe, straightforward procedure that should be offered to patients undergoing gynecologic surgery, especially those with concurrent chronic pelvic pain and endometriosis.
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