encyclopedia

Vaginoplasty is any surgical procedure that results in the construction or reconstruction of the vagina.

A vagotomy is a surgical procedure that involves removing part of the vagus nerve.

Trabeculoplasty is a laser treatment for glaucoma.

Tracheotomy (US: /ˌtreɪkiˈɒtəmi/ tray-kee-AW-tə-mee) or tracheostomy, is a surgical procedure which consists of making an incision on the anterior aspect of the neck and opening a direct airway through an incision in the trachea (windpipe).

Tubal ligation or tubectomy (also known as having one’s “tubes tied”) is a surgical procedure for sterilization in which a woman’s fallopian tubes are clamped and blocked or severed and sealed, either of which prevents eggs from reaching the uterus for implantation.