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What is Open prostatectomy?
Open prostatectomy is a procedure for removal of an enlarged prostate gland
What is the difference between a partial prostatectomy an open prostatectomy and a radical prostatectomy?
Partial prostatectomy is an open surgery to remove part of the prostate gland, leaving the posterior portion intact. Partial prostatectomy is usually performed through an incision in the lower abdomen (retropubic prostatectomy). Open prostatectomy is a surgery to remove all or part of the prostate by making an incision in the patient's lower abdomen or perineum. Open prostatectomy can be either a partial or radical procedure. Radical prostatectomy is an pen surgery to remove the entire prostate gland along with nearby tissues such as the seminal vesicles. Radical prostatectomy can be performed through an incision either in the lower abdomen (retropubic prostatectomy) or in the space between the scrotum and the anus (perineal prostatectomy).
Who does an open prostatectomy?
The procedure is performed by a urological surgeon
Is cystolithotomy a major surgical operation?
no
Where does an open prostatectomy take place?
The procedure is usually performed in a large hospital
What can a transvesical prostatectomy also be called?
Suprapubic prostatectomy
What is a Suprapubic prostatectomy also called?
Transvesical prostatectomy
What procedure is the removal of all or part of the prostate through the urethra?
prostatectomy
Is the lymphadenectomy considered bundled with the prostatectomy when a limited lymphadenectomy is performed with a prostatectomy?
Yes!
Is there an alternative to open prostatectomy?
For smaller prostates, treatment using medication may help to control abnormal prostatic growth
What are the 2 subsection that you can find prostatectomy codes?
urinary/ male genital system what are the 2 subsection you can find prostatectomy codes
When is a radical repineal prostatectomy used?
Radical perineal prostatectomy is sometimes used when the cancer is limited to the prostate and there is no need to spare nerves
