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What surgical procedure is performed to remove the prostate gland?
Correct Incorrect A radical prostatectomy is a complex surgical procedure in which the prostate gland, seminal vesicles, and sometimes surrounding lymph nodes are removed, primarily to treat localized prostate cancer. The operation aims to cure the cancer by excising the entire gland, and early detection combined with surgical removal can significantly enhance survival rates.