A fistula is an abnormal connection between two cavities or vessels in the body. They are usually caused by a disease, for example Crohn's disease. Their treatment can be complicated.
Fistulectomy is surgical removal of a fistula.
Cystectomy is the medical term meaning surgical removal of the bladder.
Myotomy is the medical term meaning the surgical removal of part of a muscle.
Hemorrhoidectomy is the medical term meaning surgical removal of hemorrhoids. -ectomy is the combining form meaning surgical removal.
Parotidectomy is the medical term meaning surgical removal of the parotid gland.
Hemiglossectomy is the medical term meaning surgical removal of half the tongue.
Hemihepatectomy is the medical term meaning surgical removal of half or a lobe of the liver.
Hydrocelectomy is the medical term meaning surgical removal of a hydrocele.
Pharyngolaryngectomy is the medical term meaning surgical removal of both the larynx and pharynx. The individual procedures are laryngectomy and pharyngectomy.
Lymphadenectomy is the medical term meaning surgical removal of a lymph node.
Venectomy or phlebectomy is the medical term meaning surgical removal of a vein. -ectomy is the combining form meaning surgical removal.
The medical term for the surgical removal of the epididymis is epididymectomy.
The surgical removal of the spleen is called a splenectomy.Splenectomy.Spleenectomy.