colectomy(transverse)
Last reviewed 01/2018
A transverse colectomy is used to treat an unobstructed carcinoma of the transverse colon.
The transverse colon is excised and after full mobilisation, an end-to-end anastomosis performed between the right and the left colon. If the operation is for malignant disease, the transverse mesocolon and omentum are included in the resection.