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Definition of Omentectomy
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
Omentectomy: Surgery to remove part or all of the omentum, an large apron of fatty tissue containing veins, arteries, lymphatics. The omentum attaches to and nourishes the stomach and the entire colon.