The dorsal lithotomy position
places the feet in stirrups and elevates the legs over
the head. This position gives the surgeon performing
the radical perineal prostatectomy a clear view of the
perineum, which is the site of the incision. The dorsal
lithotomy position is also used for prostate cancer
treatments such as cryotherapy and brachytherapy. Using
this position for these prostate cancer treatments allows
the surgeon to correctly fix the perineal template or
the transperineal needle template.
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