| transurethral resection of the prostate |
removal of significant amounts of prostate tissue (as in cases of benign prostatic hyperplasia)
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| transurethral resection of the prostate |
(TRANZ-yoo-REE-thral ree-SEK-shun) Surgical procedure to remove tissue from the prostate using an instrument inserted through the urethra. Also called TURP.
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| transurethral resection of the prostate |
Also referred to as TURP. Surgical procedure where a lighted tube with an attached electrical loop is inserted through the urethra into the prostate. Serves as a diagnostic and therapeutic role in the treatment of bladder cancer.
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| transurethral resection of the prostate |
a surgical procedure that uses a special instrument inserted into the urethra which is capable of removing part or all of the prostate gland.
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| transurethral resection of the prostate |
A surgical procedure to remove tissue obstructing the urethra. The technique involves the insertion of an instrument called a resectoscope in the penile urethra, and is intended to relieve obstruction of urine flow due to enlargement of the prostate.
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