A hemicolectomy is a colon operation in which part of the large intestine (colon) is removed in order to spare as much of the colon as possible. When the entire colon needs to be removed, it is called a colectomy. A hemicolectomy can take place on either the left or right side.
A haemicolectomy may be necessary for various colon diseases:
For more information, please contact your treating physician.
