In what procedure is the perineum incised between the scrotum and the anal sphincter in order to enucleate the prostate gland from its capsule?
a. Radical retropubic prostatectomy
b. Perineal prostatectomy
c. TURP
d. Suprapubic prostatectomy
ANS: B
With the patient in extreme or high lithotomy position, dissection occurs between the scrotum and anal sphincter. The rectum is dissected from the posterior surface of the prostate or between the external anal sphincter and the rectum.
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