Svensk definition
Fullständigt eller partiellt borttagande av prostatakörteln. Proceduren kan vara suprapubisk (snitt genom urinblåsan); retropubisk (snitt som inte går genom urinblåsan) och transuretral (TURP).
Prostatectomy
Prostatektomi
Engelsk definition
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).
Svenska synonymer
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Engelska synonymer
Prostatectomies — Prostatectomy, Suprapubic — Prostatectomies, Suprapubic — Suprapubic Prostatectomies — Suprapubic Prostatectomy — Prostatectomy, Retropubic — Prostatectomies, Retropubic — Retropubic Prostatectomies — Retropubic Prostatectomy