| transurethral |
through the urethra
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| transurethral resection |
A procedure to remove excess thickened tissue at the point of connection between the bladder and the urethra. This thickened tissue, which occasionally develops with the prolonged use of a Foley catheter, obstructs the flow of urine when the catheter is removed. This procedure is quite uncommon and is done mostly in males.
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| transurethral |
Through the urethra. Several transurethral procedures are used for treatment of BPH. (See TUIP, TUMT, TUNA or 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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