👉 A hemorrhoidectomy, also known as a rectal resection, is a surgical procedure used to remove or treat hemorrhoids (red veins) from the anus. Hemorrhoids are small blood vessels that form on the surface of the skin and sometimes the walls of the colon. They can cause pain when they protrude from the anus and may be uncomfortable or painful. A hemorrhoidectomy involves making an incision in the rectum, usually near the anal sphincter, to remove the
