What is the anatomy of the male genitourinary tract relevant to prostate cancer?

Updated: Jan 14, 2019
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The prostate lies below the bladder and encompasses the prostatic urethra. It is surrounded by a capsule and is separated from the rectum by a layer of fascia termed the Denonvilliers aponeurosis. The position of the prostate in the male genitourinary tract is shown in the image below.

Relevant anatomy of the male pelvis and genitourin Relevant anatomy of the male pelvis and genitourinary tract.



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