What is Colectomy?
Colectomy is a surgical procedure to remove part or all of the colon due to conditions like colorectal cancer, diverticulitis, or inflammatory bowel disease. The surgeon removes the affected section and may reconnect the remaining parts or create a stoma, depending on the patient’s condition.
Types of Colectomy Techniques
- Partial Colectomy (Hemicolectomy): Removal of a portion of the colon.
- Total Colectomy: Complete removal of the colon.
- Subtotal Colectomy: Removal of most of the colon, leaving a portion intact.
- Proctocolectomy: Removal of both the colon and rectum.
- Total Abdominal Colectomy: Entire colon removal via abdominal incision.
- Sigmoid Colectomy: Removal of the sigmoid colon, which is the lower part of the large intestine.
- Laparoscopic Colectomy: A minimally invasive approach using small incisions and a laparoscope.
- Robot-Assisted Colectomy: Minimally invasive approach with robotic assistance.
| Procedure Name | Colectomy |
|---|---|
| Type of Surgery | Colon & Rectum - Major |
| Type of Anesthesia | General |
| Procedure Duration | Variable |
| Recovery Duration | Brief Hospital Stay |













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