sigmoidectomy
/ˌsɪɡmɔɪˈdɛktəmi/
noun
- A surgical operation to remove the sigmoid colon (the S-shaped part of the large intestine).
- The surgeon performed a sigmoidectomy using minimally invasive techniques.
- After the sigmoidectomy, the doctor explained the recovery process.
- The patient underwent a sigmoidectomy to treat the blockage.