transurethral resection of the prostate

Note: Transurethral resection of the prostate is an endoscopic procedure performed to improve reduced urine flow related to benign prostatic hyperplasia and that involves the removal of excess prostatic tissue by a resectoscope passed through the urethra.

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“TURP.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/TURP. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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