Partial colectomy
Or it might be necessary to connect the colon to an opening (stoma) in the abdominal wall, where waste leaves the body and collects in a bag attached to the opening. A stoma is usually temporary, but is sometimes permanent. Colectomy is a surgical procedure to remove all or part of your colon.
Do you need a colostomy bag after a colectomy?
A colectomy allows you to continue to pass stool through your anus without the need for an external pouch.
How long will colectomy last?
Colectomy usually takes between 1 and 4 hours.
