radical retropubic prostatectomy

Radical retropubic prostatectomy is a surgical procedure in which the prostate gland is removed through an incision in the abdomen. It is most often used to treat individuals who have early prostate cancer. Radical retropubic prostatectomy can be performed under general, spinal, or epidural anesthesia and requires blood transfusion less than one-fifth of the time. Radical retropubic prostatectomy is associated with complications such as urinary incontinence and impotence, but these outcomes are related to a combination of individual patient anatomy, surgical technique, and the experience and skill of the surgeon.
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Prostatectomy refers to the surgical removal of part of the prostate gland, or all of the prostate. [more]Radical retropubic prostatectomy - Community and Resources

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Surgery to remove all of the prostate and nearby lymph nodes through an incision in the wall of the abdomen.