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nerve-sparing radical prostatectomy

Synonyms: nerve-sparing radical retropubic prostatectomy (NSRRP)

Abbreviations: NSRP

Definition: A radical prostatectomy where an attempt is made to spare the two cavernous nerves that produce erections.

See radical prostatectomy and radical retropubic prostatectomy.

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