prostatectomy
- Noun:
- Surgical removal of part or all of the prostate gland: A prostatectomy is a surgical procedure performed to remove the prostate gland, either in part or in its entirety, typically to treat conditions such as prostate cancer or severe benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
- Noun:
- The patient underwent a radical prostatectomy to treat his localized prostate cancer.
- After the prostatectomy, his urinary symptoms improved significantly.
- There are different surgical approaches for a prostatectomy, including robotic-assisted techniques.
Radical prostatectomy: A specific type of prostatectomy where the entire prostate gland, along with some surrounding tissue and seminal vesicles, is removed. This is a common treatment for prostate cancer.
- He opted for a nerve-sparing radical prostatectomy to try to preserve erectile function.
Simple prostatectomy: A procedure primarily for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), where only the inner part of the prostate that is blocking urine flow is removed, leaving the outer capsule.
- For his enlarged prostate, the urologist recommended a simple prostatectomy rather than medication.
- Prostate (n): The gland itself, which is part of the male reproductive system.
- Prostatic (adj): Relating to the prostate gland (e.g., prostatic tissue).
- Prostatitis (n): Inflammation of the prostate gland, which is a different condition not treated by prostatectomy.
- Prostate surgery: A more general term for surgical procedures on the prostate.
- Prostate removal: A non-technical synonym describing the action.
Robotic-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy: A minimally invasive surgical technique using robotic arms controlled by a surgeon.
- The hospital is known for its expertise in robotic-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy.
Post-prostatectomy recovery: The period and process of healing after the surgery.
- Incontinence can be a concern during post-prostatectomy recovery.
The term prostatectomy refers strictly to the surgical procedure. It is distinct from: - Biopsy: A diagnostic procedure to take a sample of prostate tissue. - Prostatectomy is the treatment; a biopsy is often the test that leads to the decision for this treatment.
- surgical removal of part or all of the prostate gland