Term
| Obstructing portions of the prostate gland are cut away through a resectoscope inserted into the urethra. There is not external incision? |
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Definition
| Trasurethral Resection of the Prostate Glands (TURP) |
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Term
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Definition
- typically will have a continuous bladder irrigation
- if cath output is less that that irrigation fluid delivers, cath may be obstructed and need irrigated
- urine is typically pink tinged: normal for first 24-72 hours |
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Term
| Performed through the bladder by way of a low abdominal incision. Usually done when prostate is very large or when there are also bladder abnormalities that require correction? |
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Definition
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Term
| Post-Op for a superapubic prostatectomy? |
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Definition
- bladder irrigation
- if cath is less then irrigation input, cath may be obstructed
- urine is usually pink tinged for the first 24-72 |
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Term
| Uses a lower abdominal incision of the front of the prostate, the bladder is not cut? |
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Definition
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| Post-Op for retropubic prostatectomy? |
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Definition
- usually less discomfort than suprapubic prostatectomy.
- foley cath will be placed, urine should be normal |
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Term
| An incision is made between the scrotum and the anus to gain access to the prostate? |
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Definition
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Term
| Post-Op for a perineal prostatectomy? |
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Definition
- foley cath will be placed, urine should be normal colored
- may see some fecal incontinence
- per-care very important to decrease risk for infection at surgical site |
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Term
| Most common cancer in men 55-74 years of age? |
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Definition
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Term
| Risk factors for prostate cancer? |
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Definition
- age of 50 or older
- sciatic type pain
- urinary retention
- hematuria
- rectal pressure
- stool changes
- painful defecation
- painful ejaculation |
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Term
| Diagnosis for prostate cancer? |
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Definition
- rectal exams
- PSA blood tests
- ultrasounds
- serum tumor markers
- needle aspiration/ biopsy |
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Term
| Treatment for prostate cancer? |
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Definition
- chemotherapy
- radiation
- Cryosurgery: use extreme cold to destroy unwanted tissue
- Hormonal therapy: decreases the production of male hormones in order to stop or limit the growth of prostate cancer
- Prostatectomy |
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