EML Chapter 8 Surgical Terms 2

anterior & posterior colporrhaphy

surgical repair of a weakened vaginal wall to correct a cystocele & rectocele

conization

surgical removal of a cone shaped area of the cervix, used in the treatment for noninvasive cervical cancer

dilation & curettage

surgical procedure to widen the cervix & remove contents from the uterus using a curette

endometrial ablation

procedure to destroy or remove the endometrium by use of laser,electrical, or thermal energy which treats abnormal uterine bleeding

myomectomy

excision of a uterine fibroid

tubal ligation

surgical closure of the fallopian tubes for sterilization, tubes maybe be cute and tied, cut & cauterized or closed off with a clip,clamp,ring, or band

uterine artery embolization

placement of metal coils or small gelatin beads into uterine arteries to stop blood flow supplying uterine fibroids or yo stope severe hemorrhage after childbirth