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Urinary System - Q – Operative Terms & A – Meaning

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urologic endoscopic surgery   use of specialized endoscopes (e.g., resectoscope) within the urinary tract to perform various surgical procedures, such as resection of a tumor, repair of an obstruction, stone retrieval, placement of a stent, etc.  
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resectoscope   urologic endoscope inserted through the urethra to resect (cut and remove) lesions of the bladder, urethra, or prostate  
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intracorporeal lithotripsy   method of destroying stones within the urinary tract using discharges of electrical energy that are transmitted to a probe within a flexible endoscope; most commonly used to pulverize bladder stones  
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nephrotomy   incision into the kidney  
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nephrorrhaphy   suture of an injured kidney  
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nephrolithotomy   incision into the kidney for the removal of stones  
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nephrectomy   excision of a kidney  
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pyeloplasty   surgical reconstruction of the renal pelvis  
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stent placemen   use of a device (stent) to hold open vessels or tubes (e.g., an obstructed ureter)  
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kidney transplantation   transfer of a kidney from the body of one person (donor) to another (recipient)  
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urinary diversion   creation of a temporary or permanent diversion of the urinary tract to provide a new passage through which urine exits the body; used to treat defects or diseases (e.g., bladder cancer)  
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noncontinent ileal conduit   removal of a portion of the ileum to use as a conduit to which the ureters are attached at one end; the other end is brought through an opening (stoma) created in the abdomen; urine drains continually into an external appliance (bag); noncontinent indicat  
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continent urostomy   an internal reservoir (pouch) constructed from a segment of intestine that diverts urine through an opening (stoma) that is brought through the abdominal wall; a valve is created internally to prevent leakage, and the patient empties the pouch by catheter  
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orthotopic bladder   bladder constructed from portions of intestine connected to the urethra, allowing “natural” voiding  
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