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partial nephrectomy

Surgery to remove part of one kidney or a kidney tumor, but not an entire kidney. … [Read more...]

partial mastectomy

The removal of cancer as well as some of the breast tissue around the tumor and the lining over the chest muscles below the tumor. Usually some of the lymph … [Read more...]

partial laryngectomy

An operation to remove part of the larynx (voice box). … [Read more...]

partial hysterectomy

Surgery to remove the uterus, but not the cervix. Also called subtotal hysterectomy. … [Read more...]

partial cystectomy

Surgery to remove part of the bladder (the organ that holds urine). Also called segmental cystectomy. … [Read more...]

parotidectomy

Surgery to remove all or part of the parotid gland (a large salivary gland located in front of and just below the ear). In a radical parotidectomy, the entire … [Read more...]

parathyroidectomy

Surgery to remove one or more parathyroid glands (four pea-sized organs found on the thyroid). … [Read more...]

pancreatectomy

Surgery to remove all or part of the pancreas. In a total pancreatectomy, part of the stomach, part of the small intestine, the common bile duct, gallbladder, … [Read more...]

orchiectomy

Surgery to remove one or both testicles. Also called orchidectomy. … [Read more...]

orchidectomy

Surgery to remove one or both testicles. Also called orchiectomy. … [Read more...]