main menu   -   articles   -   prostate   -   stories   -   sexuality   -   resources   -   glossary   -   search     From Phoenix5's Prostate Cancer Glossary radical prostatectomy Abbreviations: RP Definition: Surgery to remove the entire prostate gland. There are two types. See illustrations at radical retropubic prostatectomy and radical perineal prostatectomy. The laparoscopic (radical) prostatectomy is another technique. See also nerve-sparing radical 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.