Exenteration (Noun)
Meaning
Surgical removal of the organs within a body cavity (as those of the pelvis).
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The oncologist performed an exenteration on the patient to remove the tumor that had spread to multiple organs within the pelvic cavity.
- In certain cases of severe pelvic injuries, an exenteration procedure may be necessary to prevent further complications.
- After diagnosis of a rare cancer, the medical team recommended that the patient undergo an exenteration to remove the affected organs.
- During emergency surgery, the surgeons opted for an exenteration to save the patient's life after a severe pelvic injury.
- Exenteration in patients with advanced pelvic tumors can be a challenging procedure due to the sensitive location and dense tissue.