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.
Sigmoid Colectomy 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.