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

However, the biopsy that came back after his prostatectomy showed that his cancer was likely Stage 2, not Stage 1 as originally thought, he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 3, 2025

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

He was diagnosed in early December and had what the Pentagon described as a “minimally invasive surgical procedure,” called a prostatectomy, to treat the cancer on Dec. 22.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 29, 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

After six years, 17 percent of the prostatectomy group still needed pads; among those under active surveillance, it was 8 percent, and 4 percent in the radiation group.

From New York Times • May 8, 2023