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cystectomy

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cys·tec·to·my  (s-stkt-m)
n. pl. cys·tec·to·mies
1. Surgical removal of a cyst.
2.
a. Surgical removal of the gallbladder.
b. Surgical removal of all or part of the urinary bladder.

cystectomy [sɪˈstɛktəmɪ]
n pl -mies
1. (Medicine / Surgery) surgical removal of the gall bladder or of part of the urinary bladder
2. (Medicine / Surgery) surgical removal of any abnormal cyst


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Management of residual cavity after partial cystectomy for hepatic hydatidosis: comparison of omentoplasty with external drainage.
Radical cystectomy with ileal conduit combined with radiotherapy was performed because the bladder tissue showed lymphovascular permeation with lymph node metastasis.
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