A patient with benign hypertrophy of the prostate cannot get relief from a TURP because of the size of his prostate
A suprapubic catheter has been placed to relieve urinary retention and an open prostatectomy has been scheduled. What does an open prostatectomy entail?
A) A prostatectomy performed with robot assistance
B) The surgical removal of the inner portion of the prostate
C) A prostatectomy in which tissue is vaporized or sloughed to reduce the size of the prostate and the constriction of the urethra.
D) A prostatectomy that make a couple of cuts in the prostate capsule to reduce constriction of the urethra and decrease resistance to flow of urine out of the bladder
Ans: B
Feedback: Open prostatectomy involves the surgical removal of the inner portion of the prostate via a suprapubic, retropubic, or perineal (rare) approach for large prostate glands. Prostatectomy may also be performed laparoscopically or by a robot-assisted laparoscopy. Options C and D are descriptive of a TUIP.
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