The phrase “resection” refers to the surgical removal of part or all of a tissue, structure, or organ. Resection is carried out for a variety of reasons. Resection may be used to remove malignant or damaged tissue, as well as to treat or cure a disease process. Resection surgery may be performed openly or with a scope through a minor incision or a natural entry route, such as the urethra or cervix, depending on the tissue or organ.

Different than the digestive tract, resections can be performed on other parts of the body. If a diseased portion of the liver existed, a partial liver resection might be performed to remove the sick tissue while leaving the good and healthy liver tissue in place. A lung resection involves the removal of damaged lung tissue in a specific location.

• Abdominoperineal (Rectal) Resection

Anal and distal rectal cancers are treated with this operation. The anus, rectum, and a portion of the sigmoid colon, as well as the accompanying arteries and lymph nodes, are removed. The colon’s end is then passed via a hole in the abdominal wall (this is called a colostomy). The #1 rated colorectal clinic in Singapore. Check out Colorectal Surgery today.

• Small Bowel Resection

Crohn’s disease, cancer, ulcers, benign tumors, and polyps are all treated with this operation. A section of the small intestine is removed during this procedure. The surgeon will suture the healthy segments of the small intestine back together after removing the diseased parts. An ostomy, or opening to the outside of the body, is constructed if necessary.

• Low Anterior Resection

A portion of the rectum is removed during this procedure, but it is then reunited (anastomosed). Dissection deep into the pelvis is required for this procedure. Because anastomoses at this depth are more likely to leak, an ostomy is frequently established above to relieve the pressure of bowel movements. Injury to nerves that service the bladder and sex organs are another risk of deep pelvic dissection, which can lead to subsequent dysfunction.

• Local Full-Thickness Resection of the Rectum

Cutting through all layers of the rectum to remove the disease and some surrounding normal tissue can be used to treat very early-stage rectal cancer.

When an entire bodily portion is cut out or removed, this is referred to as a resection. However, this does not have to be a full organ or tissue; in fact, they are frequently labeled as a section of an organ.