transureteroureterostomy

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What does transureteroureterostomy mean?

A surgical procedure in which one ureter is connected to the opposite ureter so that urine from one kidney drains through the contralateral ureter into the bladder, typically performed when one ureter is obstructed, injured, or not suitable for direct drainage.

Where does transureteroureterostomy come from?

From trans- + uretero- + uretero- + -stomy.

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