Surgical management of splenic flexure colon cancer presents unique challenges due to its dual vascular supply and variable lymphatic drainage. Approaches range from extended hemicolectomies—removing ...

A hemicolectomy is a surgical procedure involving the removal of a segment of the colon. A hemicolectomy may help treat colon cancer and bowel diseases, such as Crohn’s disease or severe ...

Colectomy refers to a surgical procedure to remove all or some of a diseased or damaged colon. It is a treatment option for people with colon cancer, and it may also include the removal of nearby ...