Prostatectomy Extended

**Introduction**

An extended prostatectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the prostate gland and associated tissue in men. This operation is one of the most common treatments for prostate cancer. In this article we will look at the concept of extended prostatectomy, its description, indications for implementation, possible risks and methods of implementation.

**What is extended prostatectomy**

A prostatectomy is surgery to remove a tumor in the prostate gland caused by adenocarcinoma. This type of intervention can be divided into simple, medium-extended and extended types. The differences between them come down to the amount of work that will be done by the doctor. In a simple prostatectomy, one gland is removed, as well as the entire layer of tissue that surrounds it. A medium-dilated prostatecotoma is partially similar to a simple one, but still differs from it in the volume of material removed. In this type of operation, part of the organ along with the surrounding tissue will not be removed, which will affect the functioning of the kidneys and