Joel Embiid had an appendectomy in Houston on Thursday after Philadelphia’s star big man was stricken with appendicitis ...

Joel Embiid was discharged from a Texas hospital and is headed back to Philadelphia after undergoing appendectomy surgery.

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid was discharged from hospital on Friday after an appendectomy, the NBA team said. The Cameroonian-born big man, who won Olympic gold with the United States in 2024, ...

Prior to a game against the Houston Rockets, the 76ers announced star center Joel Embiid will have surgery after being ...

One has to wonder how long Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid will be out with appendicitis surgery.

Ira Winderman: Per Cleveland Clinic: Recovery from appendix surgery typically takes 1–3 weeks for laparoscopic (keyhole) procedures and 4–6 weeks for open surgery. Most patients return to light ...

Recent studies indicate the appendix helps maintain gut health by housing beneficial bacteria.