Open Prostatectomy
Open Prostatectomy
Definition
An operation to remove part or all of the prostate gland through an incision in the lower abdomen or perineum. An open prostatectomy may be done to remove an enlarged prostate gland in benign prostatic hyperplasia or as a treatment for prostate cancer.
Also known as Open Prostatectomy — per NCIT
Also identified as
- UMLS C0341616 per NCIT
Anatomy
| Organ | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Prostate | Procedure Has Excised Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Genitourinary system | Procedure Has Target Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Renal system | Procedure Has Target Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |