Resection is another name for any operation that removes tissue or part of an organ. Bowel resection, also called partial colectomy, removes a diseased or damaged part of the colon or rectum. Bowel ...

A. Distal bowel division is performed using linear stapler (The black arrow marks the resection line). B. The proximal bowel division is performed using linear stapler (The black arrow marks the ...

Distal bowel division is performed using linear stapler (The black arrow marks the resection line). B. The distal rectal stump is opened, and the distal side of specimen is gently pulled outside of ...