prostatectomy

American  

[pros-tuh-tek-tuh-mee] / ˌprɒs təˈtɛk tə mi /

noun

Surgery.

plural

prostatectomies

1. excision of part or all of the prostate gland.

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prostatectomy British  

/ ˌprɒstəˈtɛktəmɪ /

noun

1. surgical removal of all or a part of the prostate gland

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Etymology

Origin of prostatectomy

First recorded in 1885–90; prostate + -ectomy

Example Sentences

Montell Jordan, the son of South L.A. who shot to fame in 1995 with the hit “This Is How We Do It,” says his prostate cancer has returned despite having a radical prostatectomy last year.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 3, 2025

He spent two weeks in the hospital following complications from a prostatectomy.

From Seattle Times • May 24, 2024

Current treatment methods for prostate cancer include androgen ablation, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and radical prostatectomy, but are ineffective against advanced prostate cancers.

From Science Daily • Feb. 13, 2024

Taking advice from specialist doctors, Owen said he had opted for a radical prostatectomy, which involves removing the whole prostate gland.

From BBC • Aug. 7, 2023

Researchers followed more than 1,600 men with localized prostate cancer who, from 1999 to 2009, received what they called active monitoring, a prostatectomy or radiation with hormone therapy.

From New York Times • May 8, 2023