ABSTRACT
The term "sigmoidectomy" is similar to right hemicolectomy and anterior resection insofar as it omits reference to that component of the procedure that requires most time (i.e., detachment and disconnection of the mesosigmoid) [1,2]. It has been suggested that the term "sigmoidectomy" be substituted by "total" or "partial mesosigmoidectomy" [1,2]. Total mesosigmoidectomy directly references the mesenterectomy, and given that removal of the sigmoid is implicit (it is not possible to retain the sigmoid in the absence of a mesosigmoid), the word "sigmoidectomy" could be justifiably substituted by "mesosigmoidectomy." This is analogous to total mesorectal excision, complete mesocolic excision, and total mesocolectomy.
