pubiotomy

pubiotomy

 [pu″be-ot´ah-me] surgical separation of the pubis (pubic bone) lateral to the symphysis.

pu·bi·ot·o·my

(pyū'bē-ot'ŏ-mē), Severance of the pubic bone a few centimeters lateral to the symphysis, to increase the capacity of a contracted pelvis sufficiently to permit the passage of a living child. [L. pubis, pubic bone, + G. tomē, incision]

pubiotomy

(pyo͞o′bē-ŏt′ə-mē)n. Surgical severance of the pubic bone a few centimeters lateral to the symphysis, especially to increase the capacity of a contracted pelvis sufficiently to permit the passage of a fetus during childbirth.

pu·bi·ot·o·my

(pyū'bē-ot'ŏ-mē) Severance of the pubic bone a few centimeters lateral to the symphysis, to increase the capacity of a contracted pelvis sufficiently to permit the passage of a living child.
Synonym(s): pelviotomy (2) , pelvitomy.
[L. pubis, pubic bone, + G. tomē, incision]

Gigli,

Leonardo, Italian gynecologist, 1863-1908. Gigli operation - severance of the pubic bone a few centimeters lateral to the symphysis to permit the passage of a living child. Synonym(s): pubiotomyGigli pubiotomyGigli saw - a hand-held wire saw for use in craniotomy or pubiotomy.Gigli-saw bladeGigli-saw conductorGigli-saw guideGigli-saw handleGigli-saw wire