Etymed
prostatectomy
Definition
Surgical removal of the prostate gland
Clinical context
A 68-year-old male presents with progressive urinary retention and recurrent urinary tract infections. His PSA levels are elevated at 12 ng/mL. Transrectal ultrasound reveals a large, irregular prostate gland. The patient undergoes radical prostatectomy for suspected prostate cancer. Postoperatively, he experiences urinary incontinence and erectile dysfunction. His PSA levels normalize within 6 months postoperatively.
Mnemonic
PROSTATECTOMY: P - Pain, R - Retention, O - Obstruction, S - Surgery, T - Tumor, E - Erectile dysfunction, C - Continence, T - PSA, O - Oncology, M - Morbidity, Y - Yearly follow-up