Lithotomy
Lithotomy
Lithotomy (pronounced: li-THOT-uh-mee) is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of stones, or calculi, from the body. The term is derived from the Greek words 'lithos' meaning stone and 'tome' meaning cutting.
Etymology
The term 'lithotomy' is derived from the Greek words 'lithos' which means stone and 'tome' which means cutting. It was first used in the medical field to describe a surgical procedure for the removal of stones from the urinary bladder.
Procedure
In a lithotomy, the patient is usually placed in the lithotomy position. This involves the patient lying on their back with their hips and knees flexed and thighs apart. The surgeon then makes an incision in the bladder or the urinary tract to remove the stone. The procedure can be performed using local, spinal, or general anesthesia.
Related Terms
- Lithotripsy: A non-invasive procedure that uses shock waves to break up stones in the kidney, bladder, or ureter.
- Urolithiasis: The process of forming stones in the kidney, bladder, and/or ureter.
- Nephrolithiasis: The formation of kidney stones.
- Cystolith: A stone located within the urinary bladder.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Lithotomy
- Wikipedia's article - Lithotomy
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