Ureterolithotomy Health Dictionary

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Ureterolithotomy: From 2 Different Sources

The surgical removal of a stone (see calculus, urinary tract) stuck in a ureter.

It is not commonly needed because lithotripsy and cystoscopy can be used to deal with stones.

Health Source: BMA Medical Dictionary
Author: The British Medical Association
n. the surgical removal of a stone from the ureter (see calculus). The operative approach depends upon the position of the stone within the ureter. If the stone occupies the lower portion of the ureter, it may be extracted by *cystoscopy, thus avoiding open surgery.
Health Source: Oxford | Concise Colour Medical Dictionary
Author: Jonathan Law, Elizabeth Martin

Lithotomy

n. the surgical removal of a stone (calculus) from the urinary tract. See nephrolithotomy; pyelolithotomy; ureterolithotomy.... lithotomy

Ureterotomy

n. surgical incision into the ureter. The commonest reason for performing this is to allow removal of a stone (see ureterolithotomy).... ureterotomy

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