Definition of "lithotomy" [li•thot•o•my]

• Surgical removal of a stone or stones from the urinary tract. (noun)

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• "Percutaneous Nephrostolithotomy (PCNL) Percutaneous (i.e., through the skin) removal of kidney stones (lithotomy) is accomplished by the surgeon threading various catheters over the guidewires into the kidney and manipulates surgical instruments through the catheters to fragment and remove kidney stones."
• "I wonder, would Iva's condition improve if you performed s lithotomy on him or her?"
• "The delivery room is usually equipped with large bright lamps, instruments and a delivery bed fitted lithotomy poles and stirrups or metal gutters."