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Hypnosurgery is an operation where the patient is sedated using hypnotherapy rather than traditional anaesthetics.

Hypophysectomy is the surgical removal of the hypophysis (pituitary gland).

Hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus.

A hysterotomy is an incision in the uterus, and is performed during a caesarean section.

Ileostomy is a stoma (surgical opening) constructed by bringing the end or loop of small intestine (the ileum) out onto the surface of the skin, or the surgical procedure which creates this opening.