Every pregnancy will last a different amount of time. Anywhere between 37 and 43 weeks is considered normal. 80% of babies are born within the 2 weeks before or after 40 weeks and only about 5% of babies are born on their âdue datesâ.very pregnancy will last a different amount of time. Anywhere between 37 and 43 weeks is considered normal. 80% of babies are born within the 2 weeks before or after 40 weeks and only about 5% of babies are born on their âdue datesâ.
A colon resection (also known as a colectomy) is an inpatient procedure in which the cancerous portion of the colon is removed. To ensure all of the cancerous tissue is removed, a small portion of healthy colon tissue adjacent to the cancerous tissue may also be removed. On average, one-fourth to one-third of the colon may be removed during a colectomy. The remaining portions of the colon are then connected.
Medical Definition of Colectomy Colectomy: An operation to remove all or part of the colon (large intestine). In a partial colectomy, the surgeon removes only part of the colon. The bowel is then reconnected or an opening of the bowel (ostomy) is created on the abdominal wall to allow the contents of the bowel to exit from the body. Colectomy may be needed for treatment of diverticulitis, benign polyps of the colon, and cancer of the colon.