Resection
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Resection may refer to:
- Segmental resectionSegmental resectionSegmental resection is a surgical procedure to remove part of an organ or gland. It may also be used to remove a tumor and normal tissue around it. In lung cancer surgery, segmental resection refers to removing a section of a lobe of the lung.- External links :* entry in the public domain NCI...
(or segmentectomy), the partial removal of an organ or other body structure - Resection (orientation)Resection (orientation)Resection is a method for determining a position using a compass and topographic map .-Resection versus intersection:...
, a means of establishing a location