Creation of a new opening into the renal pelvis, usually done to drain urine from the kidney, is called:
A) cystostomy.
B) nephrostomy.
C) pyeloplasty.
D) pyelotomy.

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The creation of a new opening into the renal pelvis to drain urine from the kidney is known as a nephrostomy. A cystostomy involves the creation of an opening into the urinary bladder, while pyeloplasty is a surgical procedure to repair a blockage or narrowing of the connection between the renal pelvis and ureter. Pyelotomy involves making an incision in the renal pelvis to remove a kidney stone or to perform other surgical procedures.

Creation of a New Opening into the Renal Pelvis, Usually