The patient had surgery to remove a part of his intestine and rejoin the cut ends of the intestine.The word for this procedure is:

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The procedure described involves rejoining the cut ends of the intestine, which is known as anastomosis. Colostomy involves the creation of an opening in the abdominal wall through which part of the colon is brought to the surface to form a stoma. Endoscopy is a diagnostic or therapeutic procedure that involves inserting an instrument through a natural orifice or small incision to visualize or perform a procedure inside the body. Laparotomy involves making a large incision in the abdominal wall to access the abdominal cavity.

The Patient Had Surgery to Remove a Part of His