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  2. Oophorectomy - Wikipedia

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    Partial oophorectomy or ovariotomy is a term sometimes used to describe a variety of surgeries such as ovarian cyst removal, or resection of parts of the ovaries. [3] This kind of surgery is fertility-preserving, although ovarian failure may be relatively frequent.

  3. List of -ectomies - Wikipedia

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    Oophorectomy is the surgical removal of the ovaries, also called spaying. Orchiectomy is the surgical removal of the testicles, also called orchidectomy, castration, or neutering. Ostectomy is the surgical removal of bone. Operculectomy is the surgical removal of the gum flaps that cover erupted wisdom teeth.

  4. Hysterectomy - Wikipedia

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    Hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus and cervix.Supracervical hysterectomy refers to removal of the uterus while the cervix is spared. These procedures may also involve removal of the ovaries (oophorectomy), fallopian tubes (salpingectomy), and other surrounding structures.

  5. Ovarian remnant syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Ovarian remnant syndrome [1] is a condition that occurs when ovarian tissue is left behind following oophorectomy, causing development of a pelvic mass, pelvic pain, and occasionally dyspareunia. [2] Ovarian remnant syndrome (ORS) is characterized by the presence of residual ovarian tissue after a woman has had surgery to remove one ovary or ...

  6. Tubal ligation - Wikipedia

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    Performed immediately after a delivery, this method removes a segment, or all, of both fallopian tubes. The most common techniques for partial bilateral salpingectomy are the Pomeroy [20] or Parkland [21] procedures. The ten year pregnancy rate is estimated at 7.5 pregnancies per 1000 procedures performed, and the ectopic pregnancy rate is ...

  7. Psychologist weighs in on Durst's mental state

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    Exclusive: Judge Claims Robert Durst Left Cat Head on Her Doorstep

  8. Uterine appendages - Wikipedia

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    They can be defined in slightly different ways: Some sources define the adnexa as the fallopian tubes and ovaries. [1]Others include the supporting tissues". [2]Another source defines the appendages as the "regions of the true pelvis posterior to the broad ligaments".

  9. Cystectomy - Wikipedia

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    A partial cystectomy involves removal of only a portion of the bladder and is performed for some benign and malignant tumors localized to the bladder. [9] Individuals that may be candidates for partial cystectomy include those with single tumors located near the dome, or top, of the bladder, tumors that do not invade the muscle of the bladder, tumors located within bladder diverticulum, or ...