Urinary system - surgical terms built from word parts

Question 1

cystectomy

Answer 1

excision of the bladder

Question 2

cystolithotomy

Answer 2

incision into the bladder to remove stone(s)

Question 3

cystorrhaphy

Answer 3

suturing of the bladder

Question 4

cystotomy, vesicotomy

Answer 4

incision into the bladder

Question 5

lithotripsy

Answer 5

surgical crushing of stones ( using shockwaves)

Question 6

meatotomy

Answer 6

incision into the meatus (to enlarge it)

Question 7

nephrectomy

Answer 7

excision of the kidney

Question 8

nephrolithotomy

Answer 8

incision into the kidney to remove stone(s)

Question 9

nephrolithotripsy

Answer 9

surgical crushing of stone(s) in the kidney (using shock waves)

Question 10

nephrolysis

Answer 10

separating the kidney (from other body structures)

Question 11

nephropexy

Answer 11

surgical fixation of the kidney

Question 12

nephrostomy

Answer 12

creation of an artificial opening into the kidney

Question 13

pyelolithotomy

Answer 13

incision into the renal pelvis to remove stone(s)

Question 14

pyeloplasty

Answer 14

surgical repair of the renal pelvis

Question 15

ureterectomy

Answer 15

excision of the ureter

Question 16

ureterostomy

Answer 16

creation of an artificial opening into the ureter (for drainage of urine)

Question 17

urethroplasty

Answer 17

surgical repair of the urethra

Question 18

vesicourethral suspension

Answer 18

suspension pertaining to the bladder and urethra