main menu   -   articles   -   prostate   -   stories   -   sexuality   -   resources   -   glossary   -   search     From Phoenix5's Prostate Cancer Glossary radical perineal prostatectomy Abbreviations: RPP Definition: (peh-rih-NEE-al) Where the prostate gland is removed through an incision made in the perineum, between the scrotum and the anus. (See drawing.) When it is removed through an incision in the abdomen, it is a radical retropubic prostatectomy. See radical. make another selection #s   A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  WXYZ main menu   -   articles   -   prostate   -   stories   -   sexuality   -   resources   -   glossary   -   search The Glossary Booklet   -   The Personal Edition Definitions are provided for education only and are not medical advice. Created exclusively for Phoenix5. © 2002 Phoenix5.