👉 A procedure in which a person's intestines (often referred to as the "prostate") is removed, usually through an incision or surgical cut on the abdomen. This can be done through a small incision made in the skin and under the skin of the abdomen, sometimes called a laparoscopy (a specialized surgical procedure where a doctor looks at the inside of the body using special equipment). Proctectomy is often used to treat conditions such as cancer or inflammatory bowel disease.
