FIG. 2.

The simple prostatectomy model using a clementine. The model in this iteration was not modified to be fixed on foam or cardboard and has no urethra, thus highlighting the simplest form it may take yet still be instructional. For a retropubic approach, hemostatic sutures are first applied to the capsule (A) before incision (B) of the capsule (skin). The pulp (adenoma) is then dissected off the capsule (C) and finally carefully removed from the capsule, preferably intact, with the capsule closed (skin) with sutures (D).