00865 Anesthesia xtrprt lower abdominal prst8ect
Also known as: radical prostatectomy anesthesia, prostate cancer surgery anesthesia
Anesthesia for extraperitoneal procedures in the lower abdomen involving radical prostatectomy. Covers general anesthesia for surgical removal of the prostate gland and surrounding tissue for prostate cancer, via retropubic or perineal approach.
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for radical prostatectomy including open retropubic, perineal, laparoscopic, or robot-assisted approaches. Nerve-sparing techniques are common. Requires steep Trendelenburg positioning for robotic approach with attention to ocular and airway complications.
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