Definition
cystotomy
noun
- A surgical incision into the urinary bladder.
Usage: medical; also called cystotomia
Examples
- The surgeon performed a cystotomy to remove the bladder stone.
- Cystotomy is sometimes necessary when other methods of treating bladder obstruction have failed.
- The patient underwent cystotomy to access and repair the bladder wall.
- In emergency cases, cystotomy may be used to relieve acute urinary retention.
- The veterinarian recommended cystotomy for the dog's bladder condition.