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Stands for Trans-Urethral Resection of the Prostate. An instrument is inserted, under anaesthetic, along the urethra (urine tube) and removes prostate tissue which may be blocking the flow of urine. It is a common operation for benign enlargement of the prostate, but only occasionally used to treat prostate cancer.
출처: www.prostatehealth.org.au/v3/html/glossary.htm
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| turpentine |
The oleoresins which exude from certain trees, especially of the conifer family. These resins are separated by distillation into rosin or colophony, and oil or spirit of turpentine. Venetian or Venice turpentine, collected primarily from Tyrol, from the larch tree, is the most esteemed variety. The result of its distillation with water is a colourless volatile oil (essential oil or spirits of turpentine) soluble in alcohol, ether, and other oils, and a ready solvent of nearly all resins. ...
출처: www.violins.on.ca/vargloss.html
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This is the medical shortening for Transurethral Resection of the prostate. This is the type of prostate operation that is most frequently performed for benign enlargement of the prostate causing urinary blockage. The operation is performed using a narrow metal tube passed though the urinary passage and with a special electrical cutting wire to cut away the blocking tissue. ...
출처: www.urologyedinburgh.co.uk/new_page_210.htm
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| TURP |
Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is the most common surgical treatment for BPH. The TURP is performed by inserting a scope through the penis. The primary advantage of this procedure is that it does not involve an incision, thus reducing the risk of infection. Other surgical approaches include the retropubic (behind the pubic structures) and suprapubic (above the pubic structures) open prostatectomies, which are done through an abdominal incision. ...
출처: www.nortonhealthcare.com/healthinfo/adam/1/000381....
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