Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

prostatectomy

noun

/ˌprɒs.təˈɛk.tə.mi/

Definition

A surgical procedure for the removal of the prostate gland.

Examples

After being diagnosed with prostate cancer, he decided to undergo a prostatectomy.
Prostatectomy can lead to side effects such as incontinence and erectile dysfunction.
The urologist explained the different types of prostatectomy available to the patient.

Meaning

Prostatectomy refers to the surgical operation that involves the removal of all or part of the prostate gland, often performed to treat prostate cancer or benign prostatic hyperplasia.