The abdomen is
the portion of the body between the thorax and the lower
pelvis and is covered with muscle and lined with a thin
membrane called the peritoneum. The abdomen is the site
of the incision for the radical
retropubic prostatectomy which is a prostate cancer
treatment. The abdomen is also the site of the small
incisions used in the radical
laparoscopic prostatectomy and radical robotic prostatectomy,
both which can go through or around the peritoneum (transperitoneal
and extraperitoneal). The wall of the abdomen is composed
of muscles, skin, and fat. Prostate cancer patients
who have excess amounts of fat the abdomen may not be
good candidates for these types of prostatectomies.
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