A colectomy is a surgical procedure in which part or all of the colon is removed and the remaining organs of the gastrointestinal system are reattached. It can be referred to as partial or total colectomy, depending on whether part or all of the colon is removed. The surgery is used as a treatment for bowel disorders, including ulcerative colitis.
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