THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

URINARY BLADDER

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which term means a surgical fixation of the bladder to the abdominal wall?
A
cystectomy
B
cystopexy
C
cystorrhaphy
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Cystopexy (sis-toh-peck-see) is the surgical fixation of the bladder to the abdominal wall (cyst/o means bladder, and-pexy means surgical fixation).

Detailed explanation-2: -Cystopexy is a relatively simple procedure that involves permanently securing the urinary bladder in a more proximal direction. By fixing the bladder within the abdominal cavity, the trigone and proximal urethra are exposed to intra-abdominal pressure that may improve the tone of the upper urethral sphincter.

Detailed explanation-3: -Which term means surgical fixation of the bladder? Cystopexy.

Detailed explanation-4: -Cystorrhaphy – rrahapy is suturing or repairing, cyst/o-means bladder or sac; so a cystorrhaphy is suturing of the bladder.

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