Prostatectomy
Synonyms
Prostatectomies
Prostatectomies, Retropubic
Prostatectomies, Suprapubic
Prostatectomy, Retropubic
Prostatectomy, Suprapubic
Retropubic Prostatectomies
Retropubic Prostatectomy
Suprapubic Prostatectomies
Suprapubic Prostatectomy
Complete or partial surgical removal of the prostate. Three primary approaches are commonly employed: suprapubic - removal through an incision above the pubis and through the urinary bladder; retropubic - as for suprapubic but without entering the urinary bladder; and transurethral (TRANSURETHRAL RESECTION OF PROSTATE).