Colectomy
Type
General
Colectomy
Definition
Surgical removal of part or all of the colon.
Also known as Colectomy, Colon Resection — per NCIT
Anatomy
| Organ | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Colon | Procedure Has Excised Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Intestine | Procedure Has Excised Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system | Procedure Has Target Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |