Prostatectomy

Prostatektomi

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).

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