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.
Details. 1  Types Types of bowel surgery An operation to remove part of your bowel is called a colectomy. Types of this kind of surgery include: total colectomy â an operation to remove all of your large bowel. 2  Preparation Preparing for bowel surgery Youâll need to stay in hospital for between two and nine days if you have bowel surgery.