An operation which removes the colon and the rectum. It may be recommended in patients who have ulcerative colitis or colon cancer.

operation to remove the colon and rectum. Also called coloproctectomy.

Removal of the rectum and the colon. This results in the need for a stoma or pouch in the ileum.

The surgical removal of the colon and rectum.

removal by surgical operation of the colon and rectum. The patient is left with an ileostomy.

Removal of the entire colon and rectum.