Total Colectomy

Know Your Surgery

A total colectomy is a major surgical procedure involving the complete removal of the colon (large intestine). This surgery is typically recommended for patients suffering from: ✔ Colon cancer – Advanced-stage malignancies requiring total colon removal. ✔ Severe inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) – Including ulcerative colitis. ✔ Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) – A genetic condition leading to multiple precancerous polyps. ✔ Refractory diverticulitis – Severe infections or complications necessitating colon removal.