Gynecologic Surgery Glossary

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Heated intraperitoneal chemotherapy administered during cytoreductive surgery for peritoneal carcinomatosis.

Surgical removal of the uterus, with variations including partial, total, and radical procedures.

Minimally invasive procedure using a thin telescope to examine and treat conditions inside the uterus.

Suspensory ligament containing ovarian blood vessels extending from ovary to lateral pelvic wall. Must be ligated during...

Rapid pathological examination of tissue during surgery to guide immediate surgical decision-making.

Administration of chemotherapeutic agents directly into the peritoneal cavity for treatment of ovarian cancer.

Minimally invasive surgical technique using a thin, lighted camera inserted through small abdominal incisions.

Laparoscopically assisted vaginal hysterectomy combining minimally invasive and vaginal surgical approaches.

Loop electrosurgical excision procedure; treatment method for removing abnormal cervical tissue using electrified wire l...

Benign smooth muscle tumor of the uterus, commonly known as a fibroid, often requiring surgical management.

Surgical removal of lymph nodes, commonly performed in gynecologic cancer staging and treatment.

The cardinal ligament supporting the cervix and upper vagina, a key anatomical landmark in radical gynecologic procedure...

A surgical procedure for uterine prolapse involving amputation of the cervix and repair of the cardinal and uterosacral...

A transverse abdominal incision that divides the rectus muscles, providing wider exposure than a Pfannenstiel incision.

Surgical technique to support the vaginal apex by incorporating the uterosacral ligaments during hysterectomy.

A rare condition involving vaginal agenesis with functional uterine tissue, requiring specialized surgical management.

Surgical reconstruction of the uterus to correct congenital uterine anomalies.

Surgical technique of cutting large specimens into smaller pieces for removal through small incisions. Controversial in...

Surgical removal of uterine fibroids (myomas) while preserving the uterus.

Surgical sampling of the omentum performed during gynecologic cancer staging to detect metastatic disease.

Surgical removal of one or both ovaries.

Surgical approach that preserves ovarian tissue during gynecologic procedures to maintain hormonal function.

Laparoscopic procedure using electrocautery or laser to create multiple punctures in polycystic ovaries to induce ovulat...