Therapeutic or Preventive Procedure
ureterostomy procedure
Subclass of:
Urinary Diversion; Ostomy
Definitions related to ureterostomy procedure:
  • (ureterostomy) A surgically created connection between the ureter and the skin, which drains urine from the ureter in individuals with urinary obstruction or other issues that prevent normal urination.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • (ureterostomy) Surgical formation of an opening in the ureter for external drainage of the urine; cutaneous route utilizes a ureteral orifice emerging through the skin.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
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