NIH MeSH · D053715Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment
Cystotomy
Also known asCystotomies · Vesicotomy · Vesicotomies
Definition
Surgical incision or puncture into a URINARY BLADDER. Cystotomy may be used to remove URINARY CALCULI, or to perform tissue repair and reconstruction.
MeSH classification
- E04.950.774.162
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Common questions about Cystotomy
What does Cystotomy mean in medicine?
Surgical incision or puncture into a URINARY BLADDER. Cystotomy may be used to remove URINARY CALCULI, or to perform tissue repair and reconstruction. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Cystotomy known by any other names?
Yes. Cystotomy is also referred to as Cystotomies, Vesicotomy, Vesicotomies in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Cystotomy sit in the medical classification?
Cystotomy falls under the broader medical category "Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: E04.950.774.162). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D053715) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗