An ileostomy is when part of the small intestine is brought out through the abdomen. A colostomy is when part of the colon is used to create a stoma. They are similar in that they are both surgeries ...

Surgery to remove all of or a part of your bowel (colectomy) Your surgeon might remove part of the colon containing the tumour. This is called a colectomy. A colostomy is an operation to create an ...