sigmoidectomy

Thân thiện

A surgeon performs a sigmoidectomy in a modern operating room.

Definition

Noun: - A surgical procedure to remove part or all of the sigmoid colon, typically performed to excise a malignant tumor or treat other serious conditions of this section of the large intestine.

Usage

The term is used in medical contexts to describe a specific type of colorectal surgery. - The patient underwent a sigmoidectomy to remove the cancerous growth. - A laparoscopic sigmoidectomy often results in a faster recovery than an open procedure.

Advanced Usage

• Partial vs. Total Sigmoidectomy: A removes a diseased segment, while a removes the entire sigmoid colon.
• Indications for Surgery: While commonly for malignancy, a sigmoidectomy may also be necessary for severe diverticulitis, volvulus (twisting of the colon), or traumatic injury.

Variants and Related Words

• Sigmoid (adj): Pertaining to the sigmoid colon, the S-shaped final section of the colon before the rectum.
• Colectomy (n): The general surgical removal of all or part of the colon. A sigmoidectomy is a specific type of colectomy.

Synonyms

• Sigmoid colon resection: A more descriptive clinical synonym for the same procedure.

Học thuật

Noun

1. surgical removal of part or all of the sigmoid colon (usually to remove a malignant tumor)