Resection
Resection is preferable when the narrowing segments are too long, or several narrowing segments locate closely. Your surgeon will remove the damaged intestine and connect the healthy intestines by stitching.
Ileocaecal Resection
Ileocaecal resection is a sub-type of resection that involves removing the terminal ileum and the beginning part of the large intestine and suturing the small intestine directly to the colon.
Colectomy & Proctocolectomy
Colectomy is a bowel resection that includes removing most or all parts of the colon (colectomy with ileostomy), removing the colon & creating an ileostomy (colectomy with ileorectal anastomosis), or removing the colon & the anal canal (proctocolectomy).
