Colectomy

Introduction: Colectomy

Description of Colectomy

Colectomy: An operation to remove all or part of the colon. When only part of the colon is removed, it is called a partial colectomy. In an open colectomy, one long incision is made in the wall of the abdomen and doctors can see the colon directly. In a laparoscopic-assisted colectomy, several small incisions are made and a thin, lighted tube attached to a video camera is inserted through one opening to guide the surgery. Surgical instruments are inserted through the other openings to perform the surgery.
Source: National Institute of Health

Colectomy: Excision of a portion of the colon or of the whole colon. (Dorland, 28th ed).
Source: MeSH 2007

Colectomy: Related Topics

These medical condition or symptom topics may be relevant to medical information for Colectomy:

• Operation
• Part
• Colon
• Colon symptoms (15 causes)
• Colon disease
• Colon disorder
• Partial
• Open
• Long
• Incision

Terms associated with Colectomy:

More specific terms for Colectomy:

• Proctocolectomy, Restorative

Source - MeSH 2007

Broader terms for Colectomy

• Digestive System Surgical Procedures

Source - MeSH 2007

The following terms can be used for Colectomy

• colon surgery

Source: CRISP

Hierarchical classifications of Colectomy

The following list attempts to classify Colectomy into categories where each line is subset of the next.

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy:

• Surgical Procedures, Operative
  • Digestive System Surgical Procedures
    • Colectomy

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