Plan - Lower GI Tract Procedures

Question 1

anastomosis

Answer 1

creation of an opening; a surgical procedure connecting two previously unconnected hollow tubes

Question 2

anoplasty

Answer 2

surgical reconstruction of the anus

Question 3

colectomy

Answer 3

surgical removal of the colon

Question 4

colostomy

Answer 4

creation of an opening in the colon

Question 5

duodenectomy

Answer 5

surgical removal of the duodenum

Question 6

enterectomy

Answer 6

surgical removal of the intestines

Question 7

enterorrhaphy

Answer 7

suture of the intestines

Question 8

enterotomy

Answer 8

incision into the intestines

Question 9

hemicolectomy

Answer 9

surgical removal of half (a portion) of the colon

Question 10

hemorrhoidectomy

Answer 10

surgical removal of hemorrhoids

Question 11

herniorrhaphy

Answer 11

suture of a hernia

Question 12

ileocolostomy

Answer 12

creation of an opening between the ileum and colon

Question 13

ileorrhaphy

Answer 13

suture of the ileum

Question 14

ileostomy

Answer 14

creation of an opening in the ileum

Question 15

ileotomy

Answer 15

incision into the ileum

Question 16

jejunorrhaphy

Answer 16

suture of the jejunum

Question 17

jejunostomy

Answer 17

creation of an opening in the jejunum

Question 18

jejunotomy

Answer 18

incision into the jejunum

Question 19

proctoplasty

Answer 19

surgical reconstruction of the anus and rectum

Question 20

rectopexy

Answer 20

surgical fixation of the rectum