Radical prostatectomy
Type
Oncologic
Radical prostatectomy
Definition
The surgical removal of all of the prostate as well as some surrounding tissue, including lymph nodes.
Also known as Prostatovesiculectomy, Radical Prostatectomy — per NCIT
Anatomy
| Organ | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Prostate | Procedure Has Completely Excised Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Prostatic urethra | Procedure Has Completely Excised Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Prostate | Procedure Has Excised Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Seminal vesicles | Procedure Has Partially Excised Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Vas deferens | Procedure Has Partially 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 |