Nerve-Sparing Prostatectomy

Preferred Label : Nerve-Sparing Prostatectomy;

NCIt related terms : nerve-sparing surgery; nerve-sparing radical prostatectomy;

NCIt definition : A type of surgical prostatectomy which attempts to spare the nerves that control erection.;

Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A type of surgery that attempts to save the nerves near the tissues being removed.;

Codes from synonyms : CDR0000377714; CDR0000373937;

Details

Origin ID

C16218;

UMLS CUI

C1514120;

Semantic type(s)
- Therapeutic or Preventive Procedure [UMLS semantic type]
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- CTRP Intervention Terminology [NCIt concept]
- CTRP Terminology [NCIt concept]
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- Prostate Gland [NCIt concept]
- Prostatic Urethra [NCIt concept]
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- Intra-Abdominal Lymph Node [NCIt concept]
- Prostate Gland [NCIt concept]
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- Seminal Vesicle [NCIt concept]
- Vas Deferens [NCIt concept]
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- Genitourinary System [NCIt concept]
- Urinary System [NCIt concept]
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- Seminal Vesicle [NCIt concept]
- Vas Deferens [NCIt concept]

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