Modified radical hysterectomy
Term · Oncology and biomedicine · MLC-T-ONC-005454
Surgery to remove the uterus, cervix, upper part of the vagina, and nearby ligaments and tissues. The ovaries, fallopian tubes, or nearby lymph nodes may also be removed. A modified radical hysterectomy removes fewer tissues and/or organs than a radical hysterectomy.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ONC-005454 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oncology and biomedicine |
| References | NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |
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