A hemicolectomy may involve removing a portion of the colon on the right or left side. Right hemicolectomy: A surgeon removes the ascending colon. Afterward, they reattach the transverse colon to ...

For example, a Right hemicolectomy removes the right side of the colon whereas a Left hemicolectomy removes the left side of the colon. Another type of colorectal surgery is a colostomy.

You can ask your surgeon to explain your operation. Surgery to remove the left side of the colon is called a left hemi colectomy. Removing the right side of the bowel is called a right hemi colectomy.

Opens in a new tab or window Share on LinkedIn. Opens in a new tab or window A 65-year-old female has a left hemicolectomy for cancer. On postoperative day seven she develops a temperature of 39.2 C.