Understanding Suprapubian Anatomy and Surgical Approaches

Suprapubian refers to the region above the pubic symphysis, which is the joint that connects the two pelvic bones in the front of the pelvis. This region includes the superior aspect of the pubic bone and the surrounding soft tissues.

In medical contexts, the term "suprapubian" is often used to describe surgical approaches or procedures that are performed above the pubic symphysis. For example, a suprapubian prostatectomy is a type of surgery that involves removing the prostate gland through an incision made above the pubic symphysis.

The term "suprapubian" is derived from the Latin words "super" (meaning "above") and "pubis" (meaning "pubic bone"), and it is used to distinguish this region from the pubic area below the symphysis.