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Anastomosis

Creation of opening, connecting 2 hollow tubes

Anoplasty

Reconstruction of anus

Colectomy

Removal of colon

Colostomy

Creation of opening in colon

Duodenectomy

Removal of duodenum

Enterectomy

Removal of intestines

Enterorrhaphy

Suture of intestines

Enterotomy

Incision into intestines

Hemicolectomy

Removal of half of colon

Hemnorrhoidectomy

Removal of hemorrhoids

Herniorrhaphy

Suture of hernia

Ileocolostomy

Creation of opening between ileum and colon

Ileorrhaphy

Suture of ileum

Ileostomy

Creation of opening in ileum

Ileotomy

Incision into ileum

Jejunorrhaphy

Suture of jejunum

Jejunostomy

Creation of opening in jejunum

Proctoplasty

Reconstruction of rectum and anus

Rectopexy

Surgical fixation of rectum