Resection is another name for any operation that removes tissue or part of an organ. Bowel resection, also called partial colectomy, removes a diseased or damaged part of the colon or rectum. Bowel ...

Medically reviewed by David Hampton, MD Colorectal surgeries are major operations with a significant recovery period. Depending on the exact procedure you have done, you will spend time recovering in ...

In this investigation we aim at assessing the diversities of short-term and medium-term clinical outcomes of laparoscopic-assisted versus open surgery for colorectal cancer. Methods A total number ...

Kennedy News and Media Woman Goes into Hospital for Colon Surgery, Wakes Up to Hysterectomy After Doctors Found Tumor 'Cemented to Uterus' (Exclusive) Her condition deteriorated in December of ...

Surgery to remove part of the colon is called a hemicolectomy or partial colectomy ... which they gently insert into your back passage (rectum). This holds the bowel open, allowing it to work properly ...

Which part of the colon and how much is removed can vary from person to ... Sometimes the surgeon has to switch from keyhole to open surgery during the operation. Your surgeon will talk to you about ...

UC Davis (Calif.) Health's colorectal surgery program has been designated a surgical quality partner by the American College of Surgeons and the National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer.