Every pregnancy will last a different amount of time. Anywhere between 37 and 43 weeks is considered normal. 80% of babies are born within the 2 weeks before or after 40 weeks and only about 5% of babies are born on their âdue datesâ.very pregnancy will last a different amount of time. Anywhere between 37 and 43 weeks is considered normal. 80% of babies are born within the 2 weeks before or after 40 weeks and only about 5% of babies are born on their âdue datesâ.
A colon resection (also known as a colectomy) is an inpatient procedure in which the cancerous portion of the colon is removed. To ensure all of the cancerous tissue is removed, a small portion of healthy colon tissue adjacent to the cancerous tissue may also be removed. On average, one-fourth to one-third of the colon may be removed during a colectomy. The remaining portions of the colon are then connected.
1 Early-stage cancers may require only a small section of the colon to be removed during colectomy. Cancers at a later stage may require more of the colon to be removed.  Crohn's disease. If medications aren't helping you, removing the affected part of your colon may offer temporary relief from signs and symptoms. Colectomy may also be an option if precancerous changes are found during a test to examine the colon (colonoscopy).