noun
- Plural of prostatectomy; surgical procedures in which all or part of the prostate gland is removed.
Usage: Medical/surgical term; Commonly used in healthcare and clinical contexts
Examples
- The hospital performed several prostatectomies last month to treat prostate cancer.
- Radical prostatectomies are one treatment option for men with advanced prostate disease.
- Recovery times vary depending on the type of prostatectomies performed.
- The surgeon discussed the risks and benefits of different prostatectomies with his patients.
- Minimally invasive prostatectomies have become more common in recent years.