Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
nephrotomy
noun
/ˌnɛf.rəˈtɒm.i/
Definition
A surgical procedure that involves making an incision into the kidney.
Examples
- After the diagnosis was confirmed, the doctor recommended a nephrotomy to address the issue.
- The nephrotomy allowed the surgeon to effectively remove the obstructive mass from the patient’s kidney.
Meaning
Nephrotomy is primarily performed to access the kidney for treatment of various conditions, such as the removal of a tumor or to relieve obstruction.
Synonyms
- Kidney incision
- Renal incision
- Kidney surgery
