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Circumcision
ST205 - wk 9 gyn & genitourinary sx
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Circumcision | excision of the foreskin of the glans penis |
| Hypospadias | birth/congenital defect where the opening of the urethra is on the underside, rather than at the end of the penis. |
| Chordee | Condition where the head of the penis curves downward (in ventral direction) or upward at the junction of the glans & shaft. Often combined with hypospadias |
| Adult Circumcision: Position: _______, anesthesia: _________, instruments: _________, drapes: __________ | Position: supine, anesthesia: general or local w/sedation, instruments: Minor or peds minor, drapes: 4 square offs, ped. lap sheet |
| What is a Plastibell? | Clear plastic ring w/handle. Has a deep groove running circumgerentially. 6 sizes |
| What is GOMCO circumcision? | Circumcision technique where a dorsal split is made in the foreskin, separating it from the glans. |
| Balanitis | Inflammation of th glans penis, overlying prepuce |
| Chordee | Condition where the head of the penis curves downward or upward, at the junction of the glans & shaft. Often combined with hypospadias |
| Hypospadias | Congenital defect where the opening of the urethra is on the underside, rather than the end, of the penis. |
| Meaotomy | Straight hemostat placed on ventral surface of meatus, incision made along the frenum, opening is enlarged. |
| MAGPI | Meatoplasty and Granuloplasty Procedure Incorporated |
| Orthoplasty | Hypospadias repair |
| Epispadias | Congenital anomaly appearance of an open urethra on the dorsal aspect of the penis. |
| Balanic epispadias | Urethra opens on the dorsum of the glans |
| Penile epispadias | Urethra opens on the shaft of the penis. |
| Cryptorchidism | Condition where the testicles do not descend from the pelvic cavity into the scrotum. |
| Orchiopexy | Procedure where the surgeon fastens an undescended testicle inside the scrotum, usually w/absorbable sutures. 4-0 Prolene likely |
| Hydrocele | Abnormal accumulation of fluid in the scrotum |
| Hydrocelectomy | Procedure to repair hydrocele. |
| Orchiectomy | Surgical removal of one or both testicles |
| Varioceletomy | High ligation of the gonadal veins of the testes |
| Vasectomy | Excision of a segment of the vas deferens |
| Vasovasostomy | Surgical reanastomosis of the vas deferens |