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nerve sparing

Definition: In cancer surgery, a technique during a prostatectomy where one or both of the neurovascular bundles controlling erections are spared. The utilization of this procedure is governed by the extent of the cancer and the skill of the surgeon.

For more information: See prostatectomy, neurovascular.


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