Colon Cancer Surgery

The surgeon will remove the cancerous cells as well as some healthy tissue on either side of the tumor. During the surgery, the new ends of the colon will be reattached so there are no gaps. This is called a hemicolectomy, partial colectomy, or segmental resection.

Colon cancer develops from polyps (growths) in your colon’s inner lining. Healthcare providers have screening tests and treatments that detect and remove precancerous polyps. If untreated, colon cancer may spread to other areas of your body. Thanks to these tests, early treatment, and new kinds of treatment, fewer people are dying from colon cancer.