Open Prostatectomy
Definition
Open prostatectomy is a procedure for removal of an enlarged prostate gland.
Purpose
The primary indication for open prostatectomy is benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a condition whereby benign or noncancerous nodules grow in the prostate gland. The prostate gland is composed of smooth muscle cells, glandular cells, and cells that give the gland structure (stromal cells). A dense fibrous capsule surrounds the prostate gland. The glandular cells produce a milky fluid that mixes with seminal fluid and sperm to make semen. The prostate gland also produces a hormone (dihydrotestosterone) that has a major impact on the gland's development.
Description
The prostate gland undergoes several changes as a...
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