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The patient is given local anesthesia, and a needle is inserted into the prostate and radio frequency energy is applied to destroy the tissue that is obstructing urine flow.
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What is radiofrequency ablation?
Radiofrequency ablation is another technique which uses scarring to shrink the uvula and/or soft palate. A needle electrode is used to shrink and scar the mouth and throat tissues.
What imaging technology supports the laparoscopic radiofrequency ablation?
Laparoscopic radiofrequency ablation is a technique in which the surgeon places a special needle electrode in the tumor under guidance from MRI or CT scanning.
The removal of a body part or the destruction of its function?
Ablation
How does radiofrequency ablation work?
Radiofrequency waves sent through a needle guided by ultrasound, destroys the blood supply to the tumor/blood vessels/tissues with heat.
What is TUR?
Transurethral resection
What is the abbreabbreviation for a transurethral resection of the prosate?
TURP is the abbreviation for a transurethral resection of the prostate. The procedure is done to remove a section of the prostate.
What does the medical term ablation mean?
Ablation means destruction.
What procedure is the removal of all or part of the prostate through the urethra?
prostatectomy
What is the medical abbreviation meaning transurethral resection of the prostate?
Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is a surgical procedure by which portions of the prostate gland are removed through the urethra.
Is Catheter ablation surgical?
Catheter ablation is considered a non-surgical technique
What is ablation?
The official definition for the word ablation is "the surgical removal of body tissue."
What instrument set for transurethral bladder resection?
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