Gynecologic Surgery Glossary
100 terms total — 4 showing — Last updated 15 Sep 2026
ureterolysis
Surgical dissection and mobilization of the ureter to prevent injury during pelvic procedures. Essential technique in complex gynecologic surgery.
vesicouterine fold
Peritoneal reflection between the bladder and anterior uterine surface. Important anatomical landmark for safe bladder d...
vesicovaginal fistula
An abnormal connection between the bladder and vagina, resulting in continuous urinary incontinence.
vulvectomy
Surgical removal of part or all of the vulva, typically performed for malignant or premalignant conditions.
Wertheim hysterectomy
Radical hysterectomy involving removal of uterus, cervix, parametria, and upper vagina for cervical cancer treatment.