A colectomy is a type of surgery that removes part or all of the colon. The colon is part of the large intestine that ...

If the cancer has spread to the muscles surrounding the colon, the doctor may opt for a colectomy. This involves removing part or all of the colon. There are two types of colectomy. In an open ...

Patients are usually able to walk right after and most do not need to use narcotic pain medication. Minimally Invasive Colectomy with Standard Specimen Removal from the Abdomen. This shows the bowel ...