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Joel Embiid Undergoes Successful Appendectomy Surgery in Texas, Sixers Say

The 76ers said the surgery was successful, but they gave no timeline for Embiid’s return as Philadelphia fights to avoid the play-in tournament.

  • Joel Embiid, star center for the Philadelphia 76ers, underwent a successful appendectomy surgery in Houston on Thursday.
  • The 76ers did not provide a timeline for Embiid's return to play, stating further updates would be given later.
  • Embiid played through recent illnesses, including against the San Antonio Spurs on Monday where he scored 34 points.
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Joel Embiid, Discharge After Appendicitis Operation

Embiid, MVP of the 2023 season, was successfully performed emergency appendicitis surgery.

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Sixers' Embiid out of hospital after appendectomy

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid was discharged from hospital on Friday after an appendectomy, the NBA team said.

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Sixers’ Joel Embiid discharged from hospital following surgery

PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid was discharged from a Houston hospital on Friday and is returning to Philadelphia following his appendectomy, the Sixers announced.

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No return timeline for 76ers' Joel Embiid (appendix) after hospital release

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid was released from the hospital Friday after undergoing a successful appendectomy and is returning to Philadelphia, the team announced.

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Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid is likely out for the season, but the reason is not related to an on-court injury.

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Philly Host Eats Massive L After Crushing Joel Embiid While He Was Literally Undergoing Surgery

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