Open Colectomy (ko-LEK-toe-mee) at Medical Drugs Glossary

What is Open Colectomy (ko-LEK-toe-mee)? An operation to remove all or part of the colon through a long incision made in the wall of the abdomen. When only part of the colon is removed, it is called a partial colectomy.

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