Origin of the name Sydney: Transferred use of the surname originating as a Norman baronial name taken from the place-name St. Denis in Normandy. Alternatively, the name arose independently in England and is derived from the Old English elements sÄ«d (extensive, wide) and ieg (island in a river, riverside meadow).
Sigmoidectomy surgery for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) Sigmoidectomy surgery removes all or part of the sigmoid colon - the S-shaped part of the large intestine just before the rectum. Where possible the two healthy ends of the intestinal tract are then rejoined. If this is not possible then a stoma may be formed.
This is an operation to remove part of the left side of the colon known as the sigmoid colon. It may be performed for patients with a colon cancer, or for certain non-cancerous conditions such as Crohnâs disease, diverticular disease or sometimes as part of surgery performed for rectal prolapse. In most cases the operation can be performed via a laparoscopic (keyhole) surgical technique.