| anatrophic nephrotomy | An incision into the posterolateral renal parenchyma, gaining access to the calyceal system through an avascular plane between anterior and posterior branches of the renal artery; used for removal of calyceal and branched renal calculi, with maximum exposure yet minimal bleeding or parenchymal damage. Synonym: Smith-Boyce operation. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| nephrolithotomy | Incision into the kidney for the removal of a renal calculus. Origin: nephro-+ G. Lithos, stone, + tome, incision (05 Mar 2000) |