Vulvectomy
Vulvectomy
Vulvectomy (pronounced: vul-VEK-toh-mee) is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of all or part of the vulva, the external part of the female genitalia.
Etymology
The term "vulvectomy" is derived from the Latin "vulva" meaning "womb" and the Greek "ectomy" meaning "excision" or "removal".
Types of Vulvectomy
There are several types of vulvectomy procedures, including:
- Partial Vulvectomy: This procedure involves the removal of a portion of the vulva. It is typically performed when the disease is localized to a specific area.
- Simple Vulvectomy: In this procedure, the entire vulva is removed, but the lymph nodes are left intact. This is often performed when the disease has spread throughout the vulva but has not reached the lymph nodes.
- Radical Vulvectomy: This procedure involves the removal of the entire vulva and the surrounding lymph nodes. It is typically performed when the disease has spread to the lymph nodes.
Indications
A vulvectomy is typically performed to treat vulvar cancer, a rare type of cancer that forms in a woman's external genitalia. It may also be performed to treat vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia (VIN), a precancerous condition, or severe lichen sclerosus, a skin condition that affects the vulva.
Related Terms
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Vulvectomy
- Wikipedia's article - Vulvectomy
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