resections

excision of a gland

excision of hte adenoids

excision of the appendix

excision of the colon

excision of the stomach

excision of a piece of backbone (lamina) to relieve pressure on nerves from a (herniating) desk

excision of a muscle tumor (commonly a fibroid of the uterus)

excision of lung tissue; total pneumonectomy (an entire lung), or lobectomy (a single lobe)

excision of the spleen