Retropubic Prostatectomy
Retropubic Prostatectomy
Definition
The surgical removal of all or part of the prostate gland through a lower abdominal (retropubic) incision.
Also known as Retropubic Prostatectomy — per NCIT
Also identified as
- UMLS C0194823 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 |