CH. 7: SURGICAL TERMS

Question 1

balanoplasty

Answer 1

surgical repair of the glans penis

Question 2

epididymectomy

Answer 2

excision of the epididymis

Question 3

orchiectomy

Answer 3

excision of the testis (bilateral orchiectomy is called castration) (also called orchidectomy)

Question 4

orchiopexy

Answer 4

surgical fixation of the testicle (performed to bring undescended testicle[s] into the scrotum)

Question 5

orchioplasty

Answer 5

surgical repair of the testis

Question 6

orchiotomy

Answer 6

incision into the testis

Question 7

prostatectomy

Answer 7

excision of the prostate gland

Question 8

prostatocystotomy

Answer 8

incision into the prostate gland and the (urinary) bladder

Question 9

prostatocystotomy

Answer 9

incision into the prostate gland and the (urinary) bladder

Question 10

prostatolithotomy

Answer 10

incision into the prostate gland to remove stone(s).

Question 11

prostatovesiculectomy

Answer 11

excision of the prostate gland and the seminal vesicles

Question 12

vasectomy

Answer 12

excision of a duct (partial excision of the vas deferens bilaterally, resulting in male sterilization)

Question 13

vasovasostomy

Answer 13

creation of artificial openings between ducts (the severed ends of the vas deferens are reconnected in an attempt to restore fertility in men who have had a vasectomy)

Question 14

vesiculectomy

Answer 14

excision of the seminal vesicle(s)

Question 15

ablation

Answer 15

destruction of abnormal or excessive tissue by melting, vaporizing, or eroding

Question 16

circumcision

Answer 16

surgical removal of the prepuce (foreskin); all or part of the foreskin may be removed

Question 17

enucleation

Answer 17

excision of a whole organ or mass without cutting into it

Question 18

hydrocelectomy

Answer 18

surgical removal of a fluid-filled sac around the testicle causing scrotal swelling (hydrocele)

Question 19

laser surgery

Answer 19

use of a focused beam of light to excise or vaporize abnormal tissue and to control bleeding; uses a variety of non-invasive and minimally invasive procedures. Two common types of laser surgery used to treat BPH are holmium laser enucleation of the prostate gland (HoLEP) and photoselective vaporization of the prostate gland (PVP).

Question 20

morcellation

Answer 20

cutting or grinding solid tissue into smaller pieces for removal.

Question 21

robotic surgery

Answer 21

use of small surgical instruments attached to a computer and operated by the surgeon from a console several feet from the operating table

Question 22

sterilization

Answer 22

surgical procedure that prevents pregnancy, either the ability of the female to conceive or of the male to induce conception.

Question 23

transurethral incision of the prostate gland (TUIP)

Answer 23

surgical procedure that widens the urethra by making a few small incisions in the bladder neck and the prostate gland. No prostate tissue is removed. TUIP may be used instead of TURP when the prostate gland is less enlarged.

Question 24

transurethral microwave thermotherapy (TUMT)

Answer 24

treatment that eliminates excess tissue present in benign prostatic hyperplasia by using heat generated by microwave.

Question 25

transurethral resection of the prostate gland (TURP)

Answer 25

surgical removal of pieces of the prostate gland tissue by using an instrument inserted through the urethra. The capsule is left intact; usu. performed when the enlarged prostate gland interferes with urination.