Colectomy

Colectomy consists on the surgical resection of any extent of the large bowel (colon). Indications Some of the most common indications for colectomy are: Colon cancer. Diverticulitis and diverticular disease of the large bowel. Trauma. Inflammatory bowel disease. Prophylactic colectomy can be indicated in some forms of polyposis, Lynch syndrome and certain cases of inflammatory bowel disease because of high risk for development of colorectal cancer (malignization). Basic princi ...