How much of the colon can be removed? I see that some people have as little as 2 inches removed while other people can have up to 24 or 30 inches removed. What is the usual amount of colon removed, if there is a usual or normal amount. My doctor said he thinks he will be removing about 12 inches. What are the implications for length removed?
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