prostatectomy

[ pros-tuh-tek-tuh-mee ]

noun

, Surgery.

, plural pros·ta·tec·to·mies.

1. excision of part or all of the prostate gland.

prostatectomy

/ ˌprɒstəˈtɛktəmɪ /

noun

1. surgical removal of all or a part of the prostate gland

Word History and Origins

Origin of prostatectomy¹

First recorded in 1885–90; prostate + -ectomy

Example Sentences

He spent two weeks in the hospital following complications from a prostatectomy.

From Seattle Times

Current treatment methods for prostate cancer include androgen ablation, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and radical prostatectomy, but are ineffective against advanced prostate cancers.

From Science Daily

Two experts who specialize in prostate cancer surgery said that most men who undergo prostatectomies do not need to return to the hospital in the weeks after that surgery.

From New York Times

He was diagnosed in early December and had what the Pentagon described as a “minimally invasive surgical procedure,” called a prostatectomy, to treat the cancer on Dec. 22.

From Seattle Times

The Pentagon said earlier this month that Austin had a prostatectomy to treat prostate cancer on Dec. 22, for which he underwent general anesthesia at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

From Seattle Times