Cholecystecomy is just a fancy medical word meaning "surgical removal of the gallbladder." A patient with a history of a cholecystecomy no longer has a gallbladder.
Cholecystectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the gallbladder. It is typically done to treat gallbladder conditions such as gallstones or inflammation.
Cystectomy is the medical term meaning surgical removal of the bladder.
Myotomy is the medical term meaning the surgical removal of part of a muscle.
Hemorrhoidectomy is the medical term meaning surgical removal of hemorrhoids. -ectomy is the combining form meaning surgical removal.
Also known as cholelithotomy, gallstone removal is a procedure that rids the gallbladder of calculus buildup.
Parotidectomy is the medical term meaning surgical removal of the parotid gland.
Hemiglossectomy is the medical term meaning surgical removal of half the tongue.
Hemihepatectomy is the medical term meaning surgical removal of half or a lobe of the liver.
Hydrocelectomy is the medical term meaning surgical removal of a hydrocele.
The medical term for the surgical removal of the pylorus is "pyloromyotomy."
Pharyngolaryngectomy is the medical term meaning surgical removal of both the larynx and pharynx. The individual procedures are laryngectomy and pharyngectomy.