In most, however, persistent hemorrhagic or purulent discharge from the rectum, extensive polyposis, arthritis or some other complication necessitated partial or total colectomy. Six of the ...

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 ...

Polypectomy: This procedure removes cancerous polyps from the colon. Partial Colectomy (Colon Resection): Surgeons remove the portion of the colon containing the tumor, along with some surrounding ...