suprapubic prostatectomy

How Is The Prostate Approached And Removed For A Suprapubic Prostatectomy? A common surgical approach to prostatectomy includes making a surgical incision and removing the prostate gland (or part of it). This may be accomplished with either of two methods, the retropubic or suprapubic incision (lower abdomen), or a perineum incision (through the skin between

What Is Suprapubic Prostatectomy? Suprapubic or Simple Retropubic Prostatectomy (SPP and SRP) are operations that are performed to remove the enlarged center portion of the prostate (referred to as the transition zone). How is suprapubic prostatectomy done? Suprapubic means that the surgery is done through an incision in your lower abdomen, above your pubic bone.