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A ureterostomy is the creation of a stoma (a new, artificial outlet) for a ureter or kidney.

Vitrectomy is surgery to remove some or all of the vitreous humor from the eye.

A tenotomy is a surgical act which involves the division of a tendon.

Thalamotomy (Greek: θάλαμος, translit.

Embolectomy is the emergency surgical removal of emboli which are blocking blood circulation.