MEDICAL
URINARY BLADDER
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Question
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What is the term for the surgical incision into the kidney?
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nephrotomy
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urethrotomy
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cystotomy
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pyelostomy
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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: -You may have an open partial nephrectomy or a laparoscopic/robotic partial nephrectomy. Radical nephrectomy, where a surgeon removes the entire kidney. Surgeons may also remove a section of the ureter (tube leading to the bladder), in a procedure called nephroureterectomy.
Detailed explanation-3: -Flank Incision: Surgical Technique. Skin incision above and in the direction of the 11th intercostal space (between 11th and 12th rib). Split the external oblique abdominal muscle in the direction of the muscle fibers just above the 12th rib.
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