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nephrotomy
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nephroplasty
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pyeloplasty
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pyelotomy
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Detailed explanation-1: -Surgery to make an opening from the outside of the body to the renal pelvis (part of the kidney that collects urine). This may be done to drain urine from a blocked kidney or blocked ureter into a bag outside the body.
Detailed explanation-2: -The operation is usually done through a flank incision that usually allows for the best possible access. With the kidney and ureter being exposed, the surgeon is able to feel for the stone/s and x-ray imaging can also be used to locate its exact position.
Detailed explanation-3: -n. surgical incision into the pelvis of the kidney. This operation is usually undertaken to remove a stone (see pyelolithotomy) but is also necessary when surgical drainage of the kidney is required by a catheter or tube. From: pyelotomy in Concise Medical Dictionary ยป