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Ureterolysis

Surgical Procedure

Ureterolysis is a surgical procedure that exposes the ureter in order to free it from external pressure or from adhesions, or to protect it from injury during pelvic surgery. It is most often performed in connection with hysterectomy, and it is also used in the surgical treatment of endometriosis.

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Ureterolysis is a surgical procedure aimed at exposing the ureter in order to free it from external pressure or adhesions or to avoid injury to it during pelvic surgery.
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