Difference between revisions of "Simple prostatectomy"
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*Prostate dimensions (superior-inferior, left-to-right, anterior-posterior): ___ x ___ x ___ cm. | *Prostate dimensions (superior-inferior, left-to-right, anterior-posterior): ___ x ___ x ___ cm. | ||
*Cut surface description: __________________. | *Cut surface description: __________________. | ||
*Nodules [present/absent] | *Nodules [present/absent]. | ||
Nodules: | Nodules: | ||
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*Size: ___ x ___ x ___ cm. | *Size: ___ x ___ x ___ cm. | ||
*Distance to margin __________ cm. | *Distance to margin __________ cm. | ||
*Necrosis: yes/no. | *Necrosis: [yes/no]. | ||
Blocking: | Blocking: | ||
* | *Submit [[in total]] - if small. | ||
===Protocol notes=== | |||
*UCLA suggests 8-10 blocks.<ref>Simple Prostatectomy. URL: [https://www.uclahealth.org/sites/default/files/documents/Simple%20or%20Suprapubic%20or%20Retropubic%20Prostatectomy%2005.20.2020%20HY.pdf https://www.uclahealth.org/sites/default/files/documents/Simple%20or%20Suprapubic%20or%20Retropubic%20Prostatectomy%2005.20.2020%20HY.pdf]. Accessed on: 2025 January 17.</ref> | *UCLA suggests 8-10 blocks.<ref>Simple Prostatectomy. URL: [https://www.uclahealth.org/sites/default/files/documents/Simple%20or%20Suprapubic%20or%20Retropubic%20Prostatectomy%2005.20.2020%20HY.pdf https://www.uclahealth.org/sites/default/files/documents/Simple%20or%20Suprapubic%20or%20Retropubic%20Prostatectomy%2005.20.2020%20HY.pdf]. Accessed on: 2025 January 17.</ref> | ||
*As these specimens are quite uncommon, pathologist involvement is prudent - especially if the specimen is large. | |||
====Staging==== | ====Staging==== | ||
Revision as of 21:30, 20 January 2025
A simple prostatectomy is done when a TURP is not feasible.
Prostatectomy (not otherwise specified) usually refers to the radical prostatectomy.
Introduction
These specimens are very rare.
Specimen opening
- Orient specimen (if possible).
- Ink external surface of specimen.
- Section perpendicular to the urethra.
Protocol
Specimen:
- Weight of specimen: ___ grams.
- Prostate dimensions (superior-inferior, left-to-right, anterior-posterior): ___ x ___ x ___ cm.
- Cut surface description: __________________.
- Nodules [present/absent].
Nodules:
- Appearance ___________________.
- Circumscription: poor/moderate/good.
- Size: ___ x ___ x ___ cm.
- Distance to margin __________ cm.
- Necrosis: [yes/no].
Blocking:
- Submit in total - if small.
Protocol notes
- UCLA suggests 8-10 blocks.[1]
- As these specimens are quite uncommon, pathologist involvement is prudent - especially if the specimen is large.
Staging
Alternate approaches
See also
Related protocols
References
- ↑ Simple Prostatectomy. URL: https://www.uclahealth.org/sites/default/files/documents/Simple%20or%20Suprapubic%20or%20Retropubic%20Prostatectomy%2005.20.2020%20HY.pdf. Accessed on: 2025 January 17.