Reproductive Surgeries in Males

Orchitectomy refers to the removal of a testicle. Radical Prostatectomy is the removal of the prostate gland, the seminal vesicles and part of the urethra. Cystectomy is the removal of the bladder, prostate and seminal vesicle.

Reference

Adapted from 'Cancer Council SA, Surgery for prostate cancer, https://www.cancersa.org.au/information/a-z-index/surgery-for-prostate-cancer, retrieved 22 October, 2015.

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