"Ureterotomy" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Ureterotomy" Meaning

Ureterotomy is a medical procedure, specifically a surgical incision made into the ureter, typically to relieve blockage or obstruction of the ureter.

"Ureterotomy" Examples

Ureterotomy

A ureterotomy is often performed to remove blood clots that have formed in the bladder or to remove any other debris that may be obstructing the flow of urine from the kidney to the bladder.
In the treatment of certain cases of acute kidney injury, a ureterotomy may be performed to relieve obstruction of the ureter, which can prevent clots in the kidney from passing into the bladder and causing a blockage.
In a case of severe tuberculosis of the genitourinary system, a ureterotomy may be performed to relieve obstruction caused by a end-fibrosing tumor which if left unchecked will lead to significant kidney damage.
In cases of congenital anomalies of the genitourinary tract, such as undescended testis, a ureterotomy may be performed to remove part of the ureter, allowing for regular flow of urine and avoiding long-term kidney damage.
Surgeons may choose to perform a ureterotomy over a nephrostomy when the stone or blockage is accessible by this method, because it is a less invasive procedure, and also the ureterotomy can be a reversible procedure whereas a long-term nephrostomy may have complications such as incontinence or scarring and long term blockage or destruction of kidney tissue.