Appendectomy: definition, reasons, procedure, risks
What is a hemicolectomy? In a hemicolectomy, part of the colon is surgically removed. However, the remaining part continues to contribute to digestion. This is the main difference to a colectomy, i.e. the removal of the entire colon from the small intestine onwards. Depending on which part is removed, doctors refer to it as a … Appendectomy: definition, reasons, procedure, risks