What determines which method of removing the prostate will be used?
a. Size of the prostate
b. Type of anesthesia
c. Age of the patient
d. Type of hospital
ANS: A
A suprapubic or retropubic prostatectomy is performed if the prostate is more than 50 g. A TURP is performed if the prostate is less than 50 g.
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