- radical prostatectomy
- removal of the prostate with its capsule, seminal vesicles, ductus deferens, some pelvic fasciae, and sometimes pelvic lymph nodes; performed via either the retropubic or the perineal route.
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radical prostatectomy
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Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy — (LRP) is a modern form of radical prostatectomy, an operation for prostate cancer. Contrasted with the original open form of the surgery, laparoscopic radical prostatectomy does not make a large incision. Instead, laparoscopic radical… … Wikipedia
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Prostatectomy — Interventions infobox Name = PAGENAME Caption = ICD10 = ICD9 = 60.2 ICD9 mult = ICD9proc|60.6 MeshID = D011468 OtherCodes = A prostatectomy is the surgical removal of all or part of the prostate gland. Abnormalities of the prostate, such as a… … Wikipedia
prostatectomy — n. surgical removal of the prostate gland. The operation is necessary to relieve retention of urine due to enlargement of the prostate or to reduce lower urinary tract symptoms thought to be due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (see prostate… … The new mediacal dictionary
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Radical perineal prostatectomy — is a surgical procedure wherein the prostate gland is removed through an incision in the area between the anus and the scrotum (perineum). It is typically performed to remove early prostate cancer. Radical perineal prostatectomy is less commonly… … Wikipedia
nerve-sparing radical prostatectomy — Surgery to remove the prostate in which an attempt is made to save the nerves that help cause penile erections … English dictionary of cancer terms
prostatectomy — Removal of a part or all of the prostate. [prostat + G. ektome, excision] * * * pros·ta·tec·to·my .präs tə tek tə mē n, pl mies surgical removal or resection of the prostate gland * * * n. surgical removal of the prostate gland. The operation is… … Medical dictionary
