| proctocolectomy | Surgical removal of the rectum together with part or all of the colon. Origin: procto-+ G. Kolon, colon, + ektome, excision (05 Mar 2000) |
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| proctocolectomy, restorative | A surgical procedure involving the excision of the colon and rectum and the formation of an ileoanal reservoir (pouch). In patients with intestinal diseases, such as ulcerative colitis, this procedure avoids the need for an ostomy by allowing for transanal defecation. (12 Dec 1998) |