Oct 7, 2025 · Colectomy may be necessary to treat or prevent diseases and conditions that affect your colon, including cancer, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis or diverticulitis. Colectomy also …

May 14, 2025 · A colectomy (colon resection surgery) is treatment for conditions like colon cancer or severe inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). A colectomy may remove specific parts of your …

A colectomy is a surgical procedure used to treat colon diseases. These include cancer, inflammatory disease, or diverticulitis. The surgery involves removing a portion of the colon, …

A colectomy is the removal of a section of the large intestine (colon) or bowel. This operation is done to treat diseases of the bowel, including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, and colon …

Oct 24, 2024 · A colectomy can also be called a large bowel resection. A colostomy or ileostomy may be needed after colectomy. Both of these procedures create a stoma (opening) allowing …

Colectomy is a surgical procedure to remove all or part of the colon. When only part of the colon is removed, it is called a partial colectomy. The procedure is also known as a bowel resection. …

How is a colectomy done? A colectomy can be done in 2 ways: Open colectomy. The surgeon removes the diseased colon by making a long, vertical cut (incision) on your belly (abdomen). …

In this guide, we explain what a colectomy involves, when it’s recommended, and what you can expect before, during, and after surgery. Why Would Someone Need a Colectomy? A …

When you have a colectomy to treat cancer, the surgeon removes the part of the colon that has cancer in it. They also remove a small piece of the colon on either side of the cancer. They …

Total abdominal colectomy is the removal of the large intestine from the lowest part of the small intestine (ileum) to the rectum. After it is removed, the end of the small intestine is sewn to the …