prostatektomii
Prostatektomi, or prostatectomy, is a surgical procedure to remove all or part of the prostate gland. It is most commonly performed to treat localized prostate cancer, and can also be used for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in select cases to relieve urinary obstruction. The procedure exists in several forms, including radical prostatectomy, which removes the entire prostate and seminal vesicles for cancer, and simple or subtotal prostatectomy, which removes part of the prostate to treat BPH while preserving surrounding tissue.
Approaches to prostatectomy vary. Open techniques include retropubic and perineal approaches, while minimally invasive methods include
Postoperative care typically involves a catheter for about 1 to 2 weeks to allow the urinary tract
Outcomes vary by indication and stage. For localized prostate cancer, prostatectomy can provide substantial cancer control