Cystotomy is a medical term that refers to the surgical opening of the bladder. When performing this procedure, doctors may sometimes use synonyms to describe the operation. Some alternatives include cystostomy, which refers to any surgical opening of the bladder, and vesicotomy, which is specifically used to describe an incision in the urinary bladder. Other terms used in medical contexts may include urethrostomy, which refers to the surgical creation of a new opening in the urethra, and cystectomy, which involves the complete removal of the bladder. Each of these terms may be used depending on the specific context and nature of the surgery being performed.