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Is the removal of excess tissue from the prostate with the use of a resectoscope.?
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∙ 6y ago
The term for removal of all or part of the prostate through the urethra is a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) or transurethral prostatectomy.
a TURP or Trans Urethral Resection of the Prostate
Transurethral resection
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 8y agoTransurethral prostatectomy (TURP) is the medical term meaning surgical removal of excess tissue from the prostate with the use of a resectoscope.
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∙ 10y agoTransurethral resection of the prostate, sometimes abbreviated TURP, is prostatectomy through the urethra.
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What is the medical term meaning surgical removal of excess tissue from an enlarged prostate gland with the use of a resectoscope?
Transurethral Prostatectomy, also known as a TURP, is the removal of excess tissue from an enlarged prostate gland with the use of a resectoscope. A resectoscope is a specialized endoscopic instruement that resembles a systoscope.
How is the greenlight laser Therapy for the prostate performed?
It is performed using green light lasers, which destroy excess tissue from the area without harming the other tissue.
What is carcinoma of the prostate?
Carcinoma of the prostate is a type of cancer of prostate, which involves the soft tissue or the connected tissue and not the gland cells.
What is the name for the surgical removal of the foreskin of the penis?
Prostatectomy refers to the removal of the prostate gland.A resection is when they cut something out, and a resection of the complete prostate gland is called a prostatectomy.1.Prostatectomy.
What is the medical term meaning benign growth of the tissue in the prostate gland?
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is the medical term meaning noncancerous growth of prostate tissue.
Does debridement mean the same as excision?
Debridement is the removal of devitalized tissue. Excision is the removal of any tissue.
Is a mastectomy a surgical removal of only the cancerous tissue?
Mastectomy is surgical removal of the whole breast. Lumpectomy is surgical removal of only the cancerous tissue.
How is prostate cancer detected?
Prostate cancer can be detected in one of the following ways: 1) PSA test, with abnormally high score, usually above 8 2) biopsy of prostatic tissue, and presence of cancer cells in tissue 3) Abnormalities in prostate gland during exam, such as enlarged prostate, bumps on the prostate, sore when touched during exam, or prostate tissue is hard and leathery. When any of the issues in #3 are detected, a biopsy is given to confirm presence of cancer.
What is the surgical removal of aportion of the tissue surrounding the heart?
Pericardectomy is surgical removal of a portion or all of the tissue surrounding the heart. This tissue is known as the pericardium.
What does a definite diagnosis of prostate cancer require?
A definite diagnosis of prostate cancer, however, requires a tissue biopsy.
What technique is used to collect a tissue for biopsy of the prostate?
The tissue sample can usually be obtained with the needle technique.
What is the incidence of prostate cancer?
(TURP) relieves symptoms of BPH by removing the prostate tissue that is blocking the urethra. No incision is needed.
