Question

Abdominal resection of the prostate gland through an incision into the bladder is known surgically as a:

a) Simple prostatectomy
b) Transurethral resection
c) Suprapubic prostatectomy
d) Retropubic prostatectomy

Answer 1

A suprapubic prostatectomy is the surgical procedure that involves removing the prostate gland through an incision in the bladder.

Step-by-step explanation:

The surgical procedure described, abdominal resection of the prostate gland through an incision into the bladder, is known as a suprapubic prostatectomy. This procedure involves making an incision in the lower abdomen, above the pubic bone, to access and remove the prostate gland.