Prostatectomy is a surgical procedure to remove all or part of the prostate gland, typically to treat cancer or benign enlargement. The term combines medical roots for the prostate and removal (ectomy), and is used in professional medical contexts and patient education alike. It is pronounced in clinical speech and appears frequently in surgical discussions and case reports.
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1:05Laparoscopic
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1:02Laparotomy
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1:03Lithotripsy
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1:04Meniscectomy
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1:03Myomectomy
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1:04Oophorectomy
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1:02Orchiectomy
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1:03Osteotomy
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1:06Percutaneous
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