Non-pregnancy Procedures

Question 1

Resection (removal) of the uterine cervix.

Answer 1

Cervicectomy

Question 2

Removal of the clitoris. Referred to as “female circumcision” in some cultures.

Answer 2

Clitoridectomy

Question 3

Fixation of the vagina to an adjacent structure to hold it in place.

Answer 3

Colpopexy

Question 4

Surgical repair of the vagina.

Answer 4

Colpoplasty

Question 5

Surgical repair of the cul-de-sac.

Answer 5

Culdoplasty

Question 6

Procedure involving widening (dilation) of the cervix until a curette, a sharp scraping tool, can be inserted to remove the lining of the uterus (curettage). Used to treat and diagnose conditions, such as heavy menstrual bleeding, or to empty the uterus of the products of conception.

Answer 6

Dilation and Curettage (D&C)

Question 7

Incision of the hymen to enlarge the vaginal opening.

Answer 7

Hymenotomy

Question 8

Resection (removal) of the uterus; may be partial, pan- (all), or include other organs as well (e.g., total abdominal hysterectomy with a bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy [TAH-BSO]). The surgical approach is usually stated-whether it is laparoscopic, vaginal, or abdominal.

Answer 8

Hysterectomy

Question 9

Suspension and fixation of a prolapsed uterus.

Answer 9

Hysteropexy

Question 10

A procedure done to remove abnormal cells in cervical dysplasia.

Answer 10

Loop Electrocautery Excision Procedure (LEEP)

Question 11

Removal of a tumor from the breast.

Answer 11

Lumpectomy

Question 12

Surgical or cosmetic repair of the breast. Options may include augmentation, to increase the size of the breasts, or reduction, to reduce the size of the breasts.

Answer 12

Mammoplasty

Question 13

Removal of the breast; may be unilateral or bilateral.

Answer 13

Mastectomy

Question 14

Reconstruction procedure to lift and fixate the breasts.

Answer 14

Mastopexy

Question 15

Resection of an ovary; may be unilateral or bilateral.

Answer 15

Oophorectomy

Question 16

Removal of an ovarian cyst.

Answer 16

Oophorocystectomy

Question 17

Removal of the contents of the pelvic cavity. Pelvic exenteration is usually done in response to widespread cancer to remove the uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries, bladder, vagina, rectum, and lymph nodes.

Answer 17

Pelvic Exenteration

Question 18

Resection of a fallopian tube; may be unilateral or bilateral.

Answer 18

Salpingectomy

Question 19

Removal of the adhesions in a fallopian tube to reestablish patency with the goal of fertility.

Answer 19

Salpingolysis

Question 20

Surgical and/or cosmetic repair of the nipple.

Answer 20

Theleplasty

Question 21

Injection of particles to block a uterine artery supplying blood to a fibroid with resultant death of fibroid tissue.

Answer 21

Uterine Artery Embolization (UAE)