prostatectomy
noun
pros·ta·tec·to·my
| \ ˌprä-stə-ˈtek-tə-mē
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plural prostatectomies
Definition of prostatectomy
: surgical removal or resection of the prostate gland
Examples of prostatectomy in a Sentence
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Advocates of robotically assisted prostatectomy argue that the procedure brings a number of advantages. — WSJ, "Is Robotic Prostate Surgery Better Than Traditional Surgery?," 24 June 2018 Largely because of aggressive marketing, most prostatectomies are performed robotically. — WSJ, "Is Robotic Prostate Surgery Better Than Traditional Surgery?," 24 June 2018 Simply put, robotic prostatectomy advocates rely on studies with poor methodologies. — WSJ, "Is Robotic Prostate Surgery Better Than Traditional Surgery?," 24 June 2018 Glenford Turner, 61, underwent a radical prostatectomy in 2013 — performed by a trainee surgeon — at VA Connecticut Healthcare System, West Haven Campus, the lawsuit stated. — People Staff, PEOPLE.com, "Army Veteran Files Lawsuit After Scalpel Was Found in Abdomen 4 Years Post-Surgery," 24 Jan. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'prostatectomy.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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