PNL |
Percutaneous Nephro-Lithotomy(= -Litholapaxy, = -Lithotripsy) |
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lithotomy |
<surgery> The operation, art, or practice of cutting for stone in the bladder. Origin: L. Lithotomia, Gr., cf. F. Lithotomie. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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lithotomy position |
A supine position with buttocks at the end of the operating table, the hips and knees being fully flexed with feet strapped in position. Synonym: dorsosacral position. (05 Mar 2000) |
vaginal lithotomy |
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marian lithotomy |
vesical lithotomy |
median lithotomy |
perineal lithotomy |
prerectal lithotomy |
high lithotomy |
suprapubic lithotomy |
lateral lithotomy |
lithotomy
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surgical removal of a stone (calculus)
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lithotomy
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Lithotomy from Greek for "lithos" (stone) and "thomos" (cut), is a surgical method for removal of calculi, stones formed inside certain hollow organs, such as the bladder and kidneys (urinary calculus) and gallbladder (gallstones), that cannot exit naturally through the urethra, ureter or biliary duct. ...
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lithotomy
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open surgery to remove a kidney stone. This surgery is rarely used now.
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lithotomy
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Position that a woman is asked to assume in order to undergo a gynecological examination or other procedure such as embryo transfer, vaginal ultrasound examination, etc.
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lithotomy scoop
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An instrument for dislodging encysted stones or debris.
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