Gynecologic Operative Terms

Question 1

adhesiolysis

adhesiotomy

Answer 1

breaking down or severing of pelvic adhesions

Question 2

cervical colonization

Answer 2

removal of a cone shaped portion of the cervix

Question 3

colporrhaphy

Answer 3

suture to repair the vagina

Question 4

colporrhaphy anterior repair

Answer 4

repair of a cystocele

Question 5

colporrhaphy posterior repair

Answer 5

repair of a rectocele

Question 6

colporrhaphy A&P repair

Answer 6

anterior and posterior repair of a cystocele and rectocele

Question 7

cryosurgery

Answer 7

method of destroying tissue by freezing

Question 8

dilation and curettage (D&C)

Answer 8

dilation of the cervix and scarping of the endometrium to control bleeding

Question 9

loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP)

Answer 9

use of electrosurgical or radio waves transformed through a loop configured electrosurgical device to treat precancerous cervical lesions by simultaneous excisional biopsy and treatment of affected tissue

Question 10

large loop excision of the transformation zone (LLETZ)

Answer 10

use of electrosurgical or radio waves transformed through a loop configured electrosurgical device to treat precancerous cervical lesions by simultaneous excisional biopsy and treatment of affected tissue

transformation zone is the area of the cervix between the endocervix and exocervix

Question 11

myomectomy

Answer 11

excision of fibroid tumors

Question 12

salpingostomy

Answer 12

creation of an opening in the Fallopian tube to open a blockage

Question 13

tubal ligation

Answer 13

sterilization by cutting and tying (ligating) the uterine tubes