EML Chapter 11 Surgical Terms

abdominoperineal resection

removal of the distal colon, rectum, & anal sphincter through both abdominal & perineal approaches

anastomosis

connection created by surgically joining two structures, such as blood vessels or bowel segments

bariatric surgery

surgical reduction of gastric capacity to treat morbid obesity, a condition that can cause serious ilnesses

hemorrhoidectomy

excision of hemorrhoids

vagotomy

cutting certain branches of the vagus nerve

abdominocentesis

surgical puncture to aspirate fluid from the abdominal cavity (paracentesis)

abdominoplasty

surgical repair of the abdomen

anoplasty

surgical repair of the anus

antrectomy

excision of the antrum

appendectomy

excision of the appendix

cheiloplasty

surgical repair of the lip

cholecystectomy

excision of the gallbladder

choledocholithotomy

incision into the common bile duct to remove a stone

colectomy

excision of the colon

colostomy

creation of an artificial opening into the colon

diverticulectomy

excision of a diverticulum

enterorrhaphy

surturing of the intestine

esophagogastroplasty

surgical repair of the esophagus & stomach

gastrectomy

excision of the stomach

gastrojejunostomy

creation of an artificial opening between the stomach & jejunum

gastroplasty

surgical repair of the stomach

gastrostomy

creation of an artificial opening into the stomach

gingivectomy

surgical removal of the gums (tissue)

glossorrhaphy

suturing of the tongue

hemicolectomy

excision of half of the colon

herniorrhaphy

suturing of a hernia

ileostomy

creation of a artificial opening into the ileum

laparotomy

incision into the abdominal cavity (celiotomy)

palatoplasty

surgical repair of the palate

pancreatectomy

excision of the pancreas

polpectomy

excision of a polyp

pyloroplasty

surgical repair of the pylorus

uvulectomy

excision of the uvula

uvulopalatopharyngoplasty

surgical repair of the uvula, palate, & pharynx