Tag: Colon resection

According to the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), over 600,000 surgical procedures are performed annually in the US to treat various colon diseases. For many patients, a less invasive and highly effective option is **laparoscopic colon resection**.

A colon resection, or colectomy, is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of a diseased or damaged part of the large intestine. An estimated 600,000 colon resections are performed annually in the U.S., addressing conditions like cancer and diverticulitis. It is crucial to understand exactly **what is removed during a colon resection** based on the specific condition.