<procedure> Surgical resection of the rectum. ... Synonym: rectectomy. ... Origin: proct-+ G. Ektome, excision ... (05 Mar 2000) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
is the surgical removal of the rectum. Where there is a very low rectal or anal cancer this may involve removal of the anus as well Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21471