Print Departments and specialties Mayo Clinic has one of the largest and most experienced practices in the United States, with campuses in Arizona, Florida and Minnesota. Staff skilled in dozens of specialties work together to ensure quality care and successful recovery. Departments with related expertise Cancer Care at Mayo Clinic Colon and Rectal Surgery Gastroenterology and Hepatology General Surgery in Phoenix Hepatobiliary and Pancreas Surgery Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Trauma, Critical Care and General Surgery in Rochester By Mayo Clinic Staff Request an appointment About Oct. 31, 2024 Print Show references Colon resection surgery patient information from SAGES. Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons. https://www.sages.org/publications/patient-information/patient-information-for-laparoscopic-colon-resection-from-sages/. Accessed Nov. 18, 2020. Townsend CM Jr, et al. Colon and rectum. In: Sabiston Textbook of Surgery: The Biological Basis of Modern Surgical Practice. 20th ed. Elsevier; 2017. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed Oct. 14, 2020. Colectomy: Surgical removal of the colon. American College of Surgeons. https://www.facs.org/education/patient-education/patient-resources/operations. Accessed Dec. 5, 2020. Feldman M, et al., eds. Ileostomies, colostomies, pouches and anastomoses. In: Sleisenger and Fordtran's Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, Management. 11th ed. Elsevier; 2021. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed Oct. 14, 2020. Related Clear liquid diet Colon and rectum Colon cancer Colon polyps Colostomy Diverticulitis Ileoanal anastomosis Left hemicolectomy Lynch syndrome Partial colectomy Pseudomembranous colitis Right hemicolectomy Show more related content Products & Services A Book: Mayo Clinic on Digestive Health Assortment of Ostomy Supplies at Mayo Clinic Store Show more products and services from Mayo Clinic ColectomyAboutDoctors&Departments PRC-20155329 Patient Care & Health Information Tests & Procedures Colectomy