The plural form of cystectomy; multiple surgical procedures to remove the bladder or cyst tissue.
From 'cystectomy' (Greek 'kystis' + 'ektome' meaning cutting/removal), plural form using the standard '-ies' ending.
Bladder cancer survival rates improved dramatically once surgeons developed better cystectomy techniques—now, surgeons can remove cancerous bladders and create artificial replacement systems from intestinal tissue, allowing patients to maintain continent urinary function.
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