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cystectomy
This term is a specialized medical descriptor used primarily in clinical, surgical, and pathological contexts. It carries a neutral, technical tone and is rarely used in casual conversation unless a patient is describing their own medical history. In a clinical setting, it is often modified by adjectives such as radical, partial, or laparoscopic to specify the extent and method of the procedure.
As a medical procedure name, it follows the standard naming convention of combining the root for the organ (cyst- for bladder) with the suffix -ectomy (surgical removal). It is treated as a countable noun in medical records when referring to the specific instance of the operation performed on a patient.
Meanings
Examples
The surgeon recommended a radical cystectomy to treat the advanced bladder cancer.
I wonder if I will be able to return to work quickly after my cystectomy.
A partial cystectomy was performed to remove only the affected area of the bladder.
You will need a urinary diversion following the total cystectomy.
The patient is recovering well after a successful robotic cystectomy.
Is a cystectomy the only option left for this stage of the disease?
The medical team discussed the risks associated with a pelvic cystectomy.
He underwent a cystectomy last month and is now in physical therapy.