In which of the following procedures would the patient be left without a vagina or any of the female reproductive organs and have a permanent colostomy and ileostomy?

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Exenteration is a radical surgical procedure in which all of the pelvic organs, including the vagina, uterus, ovaries, bladder, and rectum, are removed. In some cases, a permanent colostomy and ileostomy are necessary to allow for elimination of feces and urine. Cerclage is a procedure used to treat cervical weakness during pregnancy, colporrhaphy is a procedure used to repair vaginal wall prolapse, and marsupialization is a procedure used to treat certain types of cysts or abscesses. None of these procedures involve removal of all the female reproductive organs and the need for permanent colostomy and ileostomy.

In Which of the Following Procedures Would the Patient Be