a cancerous tumor, is removed. R Rhinectomy is the removal of part or all of the nose. S Salpingectomy is the removal of the fallopian tubes. Salpingo-oophorectomy is the removal of the ovary and the fallopian tube together, when both left and right tubes and ovaries are removed, this is referred to as a bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy. Scaphoidectomy Septectomy is the removal of a septum. Splenectomy is the surgical removal of the spleen. Autosplenectomy is where certain diseases destroy the spleen's function. Stapedectomy is the removal of ossified stapes from the ear that are then replaced by a prosthesis. Sympathectomy is the cutting of the nerves. Synovectomy is the removal of the synovial membrane of a synovial joint. T Thrombectomy is the removal of thrombi (blood clots). Thymectomy is the surgical removal of the thymus gland. Thyroidectomy is the removal of all or part of the thyroid gland. Tonsillectomy is the removal of the tonsils. Trabeculectomy is the removal of part of the eye's trabecular meshwork as a treatment for glaucoma. Tumorectomy is the surgical removal of the tumor. Turbinectomy is the removal of the turbinate bones in the nasal passage. Tympanectomy is the removal of the eardrum. Tubectomy in this, a small part of the fallopian tube/oviduct/uterine tube/salphinx is removed or tied up through a small incision in the abdomen or through vagina/birth canal. U Uretectomy is the removal of the ureter. Uvulectomy is the removal of the uvula. V Vaginectomy is the removal of all or part of the vagina. Vasectomy is the surgical occlusion of the vas deferens, tubes that connect to the male testes and transport sperm, a procedure for the purposes of sterilization in males. Vesiculectomy is the removal of all or part of the seminal vesicle. Vitrectomy is the removal of some or all of the vitreous humor from the eye. Vulvectomy is the removal of all or part of the vulva. Other uses Sometimes this suffix is used humorously in non-surgical contexts, for example "popculturectomy" for a type of editing process on a text. See also List of surgical procedures List of -otomies List of -ostomies References Medical lists Surgical removal procedures