NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

HISTOLOGY

URINARY SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the term for the surgical incision into the kidney?
A
nephrotomy
B
urethrotomy
C
cystotomy
D
pyelostomy
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Nephrectomy (nuh-FREK-tuh-me) is a surgical procedure to remove all or part of a kidney: Radical (complete) nephrectomy.

Detailed explanation-2: -There are two types of nephrectomy procedures: Partial nephrectomy, where a surgeon removes only the diseased portion of the kidney. You may have an open partial nephrectomy or a laparoscopic/robotic partial nephrectomy. Radical nephrectomy, where a surgeon removes the entire kidney.

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