proctocolectomy
proctocolectomy (prok-toh-kŏ-lek-tŏmi) n. a surgical operation in which the rectum and colon are removed. Removal of the whole rectum and colon (panproctocolectomy) requires either a permanent opening of the ileum (see ileostomy) or the construction of an ileal pouch.
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