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radical perineal prostatectomy

Meaning of radical perineal prostatectomy: Surgery to remove all of the prostate through an incision between the scrotum and the anus.

Definition of radical perineal prostatectomy

Surgery to remove all of the prostate through an incision between the scrotum and the anus. Nearby lymph nodes are sometimes removed through a separate incision in the wall of the abdomen.

Written and maintained by James Murray Last updated July 21, 2026 Educational reference, not medical advice. Read the limitations.

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