Description
Colectomy is the surgical removal of all or part of the colon (large intestine). It may be performed to treat conditions such as colon cancer, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), diverticulitis, or severe constipation.
Understanding of Colectomy
Colectomy is a surgical procedure involving the partial or complete removal of the colon, also known as the large intestine. This procedure is often performed to treat conditions such as colon cancer, inflammatory bowel disease (including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis), diverticulitis, or severe constipation that hasn't responded to other treatments.During a colectomy, the surgeon removes the diseased portion of the colon and may also remove nearby lymph nodes if cancer is present. Depending on the extent of the surgery and the reason for the colectomy, different techniques may be used: