| transurethral resection of the prostate |
an operation that removes part of the prostate gland surrounding the urethra.
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| transurethral resection |
is an operation that uses a cystoscope inserted into the bladder through the urethra. The doctor then uses a tool with a small wire loop on the end to remove the cancer or to burn the tumor away with high-energy electricity.
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| transurethral resection of the prostate |
ABBR: TUR, TURP. The removal of prostatic tissue using a device inserted through the urethra. SEE: prostatectomy.
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