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Definition of Prostatectomy, retropubic
Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026
Prostatectomy, retropubic: Surgical removal of the prostate gland through an incision in the abdomen. Retropubic prostatectomy is a treatment option for some forms of prostate cancer.