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    GlossaryRadical Prostatectomy (RP)

    surgical removal of the prostate gland to treat cancer

    Radical Prostatectomy is a surgical procedure that involves the complete removal of the prostate gland and some of the surrounding tissue, typically to treat prostate cancer. This surgery aims to eliminate cancerous cells and prevent the spread of the disease, and it can be performed using various techniques, including open surgery, laparoscopic surgery, or robot-assisted surgery.

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