Radical perineal prostatectomy: The doctor removes the entire prostate through an incision between the scrotum and the anus. Nearby lymph nodes are sometimes removed through a separate incision in the abdomen.
Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP): The doctor removes part of the prostate with an instrument that is inserted through the urethra. The cancer is cut from the prostate by electricity passing through a small wire loop.
Pelvic lymphadenectomy: The doctor removes lymph nodes in the pelvis to see if cancer has spread to them. Sometimes, the doctor removes the lymph nodes before doing a prostatectomy. If the prostate cancer has not spread to the lymph nodes, the doctor then removes the prostate.
