What is the term for a condition where part of the intestine is surgically removed?

The term for a condition where part of the intestine is surgically removed is known as colectomy. This procedure specifically refers to the surgical removal of all or part of the colon, which is a significant component of the large intestine. Colectomies may be performed for a variety of reasons, including the treatment of colon cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, or diverticulitis.

In contrast, an ileostomy involves creating an opening from the ileum (the last part of the small intestine) to the surface of the abdomen, typically after a portion of the colon has been removed. Exploratory laparoscopy refers to a minimally invasive surgical procedure to examine the abdominal organs but does not define the act of removing a portion of the intestine. An appendectomy is specifically the surgical removal of the appendix and does not involve the intestine in the way a colectomy does. Thus, the term that most directly describes the removal of part of the intestine is indeed colectomy.