Kel·ly op·er·a·tion
(kel'ē), 1. correction of retroversion of the uterus by plication of uterosacral ligaments;
2. correction of urinary stress incontinence by vaginally placing sutures beneath the bladder neck.
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Kel·ly op·er·a·tion
(kel'ē op-ĕr-ā'shŭn) 1. Correction of retroversion of the uterus by plication of uterosacral ligaments.
2. Correction of urinary stress incontinence by vaginally placing sutures beneath the bladder neck.
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Kelly,
Howard A., U.S. gynecologist, 1858-1943. Kelly clamp - a curved hemostat without teeth.
Kelly operation - correction of retroversion of the uterus; correction of urinary stress incontinence.
Kelly placenta forceps
Kelly plication
Kelly rectal speculum
Kelly uterine dilator
Kelly uterine scissors
Kelly uterine tenaculum
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