What is the definition or description of: laparoscopic colon resection?

Surgical procedure: This means removal of all or a portion of the colon (large intestine) using the laparoscopic (minimally invasive) technique. Small incisions are made, decreasing post-op recovery time and discomfort, improving cosmetic outcome, and increasing patient satisfaction.

Minimally invasive: Laparscopic resection involves removing the colon using small incisions with long instruments to remove a portion of the colon without a large incision. Minimally invasive is a misnomer in my opiniion because we still perform the same operation on the inside but try to keep the skin incision small. Data shows it is an equivocal approach with faster recovery compared to the open technique.