First Successful Appendectomy in U.S. was Performed in Davenport 136 Years Ago, TodayFirst Successful Appendectomy in U.S. was Performed in Davenport 136 Years Ago, TodayToday's Iowa Almanac tells of the first successful appendectomy in the U.S. that took place on this day in Davenport back in the late 1800's.Connor KenneyConnor Kenney