male reproductive system - surgical terms built from word parts

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simple prostatectomy

Answer 1

the inside portion of the prostate gland is excised through an abdominal incision made above the pubic bone and through an incision in the bladder and prostate capsule

Question 2

radical prostatectomy (RP)

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the prostate gland with its capsule, seminal vesicles, vas deferens, and sometimes pelvic lymph nodes are excised. The procedure maybe performed by various approaches, including retropubic, perineal, and laparoscopic.

Question 3

used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia

Answer 3

simple prostatectomy

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also called suprapubic prostatectomy

Answer 4

simple prostatectomy

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used to treat prostate cancer

Answer 5

radical prostatectomy

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3 incisional surgeries

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1. simple prostatectomy
2. transurethral incision of the prostate gland (TUIP)
3. Transurethral resection of the prostate gland (TURP)

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2 laser surgeries

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1. holmium laser enucleation of the prostate gland (HoLEP)

2. Photoselective vaporization of the prostate gland (PVP)

Question 8

transurethral microwave thermotherapy (TUMT)

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destroys prostate tissue with heat from microwaves emitted by an antenna guides by a catheter, which has been inserted through the urethra. A cooling mechanism protects surrounding tissue.

Question 9

TUNA

Answer 9

transurethral needle ablation

Question 10

balanoplasty

Answer 10

surgical repair of the glans penis

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epididiymectomy

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excision of the epididymis

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orchiectomy

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excision of the testis

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bilateral orchiectomy

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castration

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orchiopexy

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surgical fixation of the testicle (performed to bring undescended tescticles into the scrotum)

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orchioplasty

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surgical repair of the testis

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orchiotomy

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incision into the testis

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prostatectomy

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excision of the prostate gland

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prostatocystotomy

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incision into the prostate gland and bladder

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prostatolithotomy

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incision into the prostate gland to remove stones

Question 20

prostatovesiculectomy

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excision of the prostate gland and seminal vesicles

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vasectomy

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

Question 22

vasovasostomy

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

Question 23

vesiculectomy

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excision of the seminal vesicle(s)