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nerve-sparing radical prostatectomy

Definition / meaning of nerve-sparing radical prostatectomy

Surgery to remove the prostate in which an attempt is made to save the nerves that help cause penile erections.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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