Remove surgically is a medical term that refers to the process of cutting away or removing tissue from a patient's body. RESECT (6 letters) is a surgical procedure in which a surgeon removes all or part of an organ, tumor, or other abnormal tissue. Ablate (6 letters) is a medical procedure in which a surgeon uses a laser or other device to remove or destroy tissue. Together, RESECT and ablate are two common methods used to remove tissue surgically.