In the past, wide excisions were large and encompassed 2 in. of tissue in all directions wherever feasible. It has been shown that such wide local excisions are not necessary and the issue has become: how wide is enough?
Studies from the World Health Organization Melanoma Group and by the Melanoma Intergroup Committee in the United States have provided general guidelines based on the depth of penetration of the melanoma.
Skin lesion removal employs a variety of techniques, from relatively simple biopsies to more complex surgical excisions, to remove lesions that range from benign growths to malignant melanoma.
Nephr/o means kidney, -tomy mean incision, so a surgical incision into the kidney is called Nephrotomy.
Laryngocentesis is the medical term meaning surgical puncture of the larynx.
An incision into the the renal pelvis and kidney in order to remove stones. Nephr/o/pyel/o/lith/o/tomy nephr/o- kidney pyel/o-renal pelvis lith/o- stones -tomy- surgical incision
A hysterotomy is a surgical procedure where an incision is made in the uterus to remove the fetus during a cesarean section or for other medical reasons. It is a major operation with potential risks and complications.
A surgical incision for the removal of a stone from the bladder is called a cystotomy. This procedure involves making an incision in the bladder wall to access and remove the stone. Cystotomy may be performed under general or regional anesthesia, and it is typically indicated when less invasive methods, such as lithotripsy, have failed or are not appropriate. After the stone is removed, the bladder is usually closed with sutures or staples.
The incision of a bursa is a surgical procedure where the bursa is cut open to drain fluid or remove inflammation or infection. This procedure is sometimes necessary when conservative treatments like rest and medication are not effective in treating bursitis.
In patients with no signs of regional disease, depth of penetration of the primary tumor helps guide the decision.
-tom is the medical terminology combining form meaning to cut or incision. For instance, keratotomy is cutting the cornea, and computed tomography is the process of using a computer to make virtual cuts to visualize internal structures.
Any biopsy that does not remove the full vertical extent of the primary is inadequate. Therefore, if a skin lesion is suspicious, full thickness excisional biopsy is the approach recommended.
Surgical terms which refer to removal of a body part or internal organ end with, "ectomy." For example, the removal of a portion of a person's lung is referred to as a "lobectomy." The removal of one's adrenal glands (either the right or left adrenal gland) is called an "adrenalectomy." Removal of a kidney is termed as "nephrectomy."ectomy