👉 Proctocolectomy is a surgical procedure performed to remove the entire colon from the rectum. It involves cutting open the ileocecal valve (or jejunostomy) and removing the bowel, leaving only the colon in its original position. This procedure can be done through a small incision made in the abdomen or in the pelvis if there is a risk of bleeding during surgery. Proctocolectomy is commonly used to treat conditions like cancerous growths on the colon,
