pelvioplasty

py·e·lo·plas·ty

(pī'ĕ-lō-plas'tē),

Surgical reconstruction of the renal pelvis and ureter to correct an obstruction at the ureteropelvic junction.

Synonym(s): pelvioplasty

[pyelo- + G. plastos, formed]

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pelvioplasty

(pĕl′vē-ə-plăs′tē)

n.

Symphysiotomy or pubiotomy for enlargement of the pelvic outlet.

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pelvioplasty

An older term for reconstructive surgery of:
(1) The renal pelvis (e.g., pyeloplasty);
(2) The bony pelvis (e.g., symphysiotomy, pubiotomy to widen the female pelvis, especially for childbirth).

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pel·vi·o·plas·ty

(pel'vē-ō-plas-tē)

1. Symphysiotomy or pubiotomy for enlargement of the female pelvic outlet.

2. Synonym(s): pyeloplasty.

[pelvio- + G. plastos, formed]

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