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proctotomy

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proctotomy /proc·tot·o·my/ (prok-tot´ah-me) incision of the rectum.
proc·tot·o·my (prk-tt-m)
n.
Incision into the rectum. Also called rectotomy.

proctotomy [prok-tot´ah-me]
incision of the rectum, usually for anal or rectal stricture.

proctotomy
incision of the rectum, usually for anal or rectal stricture.


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There were two intraoperative complications, a proctotomy that was unrelated to trocar insertion and a pelvic hematoma.
 
 
 
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