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The prostate gland is an organ that surrounds the urinary urethra in men. It secretes fluid which mixes with sperm to make semen. The urethra carries urine from the bladder, through the prostate gland to the penis.
IndicationsWith the exception of skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer among men in the United States. Early detection may result from a blood test called a PSA (prostate-specific antigen), and/or a digital rectal exam. The digital rectal exam checks the rear surface of the prostate gland for any abnormalities. A lump or hardness found during the exam might be a sign of prostate cancer.
IncisionThere are two main surgical methods used for removing the prostate gland. The first method is called the "perineal" method. An incision is made in the perineum, which is the area between the base of the scrotum and the anus.
IncisionThe second surgical method of prostatectomy is called the "suprapubic" approach. An incision is made in the abdomen, just below the umbilicus, which extends downward to the pubic bone.
NormalThe suprapubic approach allows for removal of the lymph nodes and the ability to perform a nerve sparing modification that might prevent impotence post surgery.
AftercarePatients with prostate cancer might require radiation therapy after their surgery. Results depend on the extent of their disease, and the response of the tumor to resection (removal) and radiotherapy.
Reviewed ByReview Date: 11/01/2007
Marc A. Greenstein, D.O., F.A.C.O.S., Urologist, Somerset Medical Center in Somerville, NJ. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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What is a Suprapubic prostatectomy also called?
Transvesical prostatectomy
What can a transvesical prostatectomy also be called?
Suprapubic 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!
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).
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
What is the cpt code for perineal prostatectomy?
55810
What is a prostatectomy?
A prostatectomy is the surgical removal of a man's prostate and the diseased seminal vesticles, if the cancer has spread outside of the prostate; otherwise only the full prostrate will be removed.
What has the author Sidney R Weinberg written?
Sidney R. Weinberg has written: 'Simultaneous prostatectomy and inguinal herniorrhaphy' -- subject(s): Inguinal hernia, Prostatectomy
What is a nerve sparing prostatectomy?
A nerve sparing prostatecomy is a treatment for prostate cancer. A normal prostatecomy often takes a wide scale approach to the prostatectomy and so damages many of the nerves in the area. A nerve sparing prostatectomy aims to only remove and effect nerves that are affected.
