The Morning Call: Sixers’ Joel Embiid out of hospital after appendectomy surgery The 76ers announced Friday that Joel Embiid had successful appendectomy surgery and is on his way home to Philadelphia. CBS News on MSN: Joel Embiid undergoes successful appendectomy surgery in Texas, Sixers say Joel Embiid underwent successful appendectomy surgery Thursday in Texas, the Philadelphia 76ers said. The Philadelphia 76ers receive an update on Joel Embiid after appendectomy surgery following a recent appendicitis diagnosis.

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Sportstar: Joel Embiid undergoes emergency surgery, playoffs in doubt for 76ers star Joel Embiid has surgery for appendicitis, with no return timeline and playoffs fast approaching in the NBA season. CBS News: Joel Embiid undergoes successful appendectomy surgery in Texas, Sixers say