an operation involving the partial removal of the prostate gland by passing a device through the urethra down to the prostate gland

Surgery for benign prostatic hyperplasia. Performed with instruments inserted through the penis, TURP cuts away excess prostate tissue.

Surgical procedure to remove tissue obstructing the urethra. It involves insertion of an instrument called a resectoscope into the penile urethra, and is intended to relieve obstruction of urine flow due to enlargement of the prostate.

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.

(transurethral resection of the prostate): Removes the excess prostate tissue by using an instrument with an electrical loop.

surgical procedure where the inside of the prostate is removed through the urethra. This is an operation to relieve symptoms such as difficulty passing urine. Used in the treatment of BPH and sometimes to relive urinary symptoms in prostate cancer. urethra the tube that carries urine from the bladder and semen from the reproductive system through the penis to the outside of the body.

Abbreviation for transurethral resection of the prostate. This procedure involves the use of an instrument inserted through the penis to remove tissue from the prostate.

Surgical procedure to remove tissue from the prostate using an instrument inserted through the urethra. Also called transurethral resection of the prostate.

See transurethral resection of the prostate.

A surgical telescope is used to core out the inside of the prostate (urethra) creating a larger channel making the passage of urine easier. This is the gold standard for treatment of BPH.

TransUrethral Resection of the Prostate. Used to treat the non-cancerous condition of benign prostatic hypertrophy, which causes a swelling of the prostate and urinary symptoms. A urologist enters the urethra through the penis into the prostatic urethra (the urinary tube inside the prostate). The obstructing tissue is then removed, improving urinary function. Having this procedure may compromise a patient's ability to have the option of brachytherapy if diagnosed with prostate cancer.

Transurethral resection of the prostate. A surgical procedure to remove tissue from the prostate using an instrument inserted through the urethra.

Transurethral resection of the prostate. A type of surgery to treat progressive prostate enlargement affecting the flow of urine.

Transurethral resection of the prostate; surgery to remove part of the prostate to free the urine flow.

Trans-Urethral Resection of the Prostate. An operation to remove blockage of the urethra (urine outlet tube) by prostate overgrowth. This growth is usually benign, but can be cancerous. An instrument is inserted, under anaesthetic, along the urethra (urine tube) and removes prostate tissue which may be blocking the flow of urine.

A common surgical treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia. TURP uses a small tube to remove excess tissue in the urethral passage, thus allowing urine to flow better.

Also referred to as transurethral resection of the prostate. Surgical procedure where a lighted tube with an attached electrical loop is inserted through the urethra into the prostate. Serves as a diagnostic and therapeutic role in the treatment of bladder cancer.

Transurethral resection of the prostate: a technique used to remove the inner 2/3 of the prostate telescopically

Transurethral Resection of the Prostate. Surgical procedure that uses an electrical loop to cut and remove prostate tissue one piece at a time. During TURP, an instrument is inserted up the urethra to remove the section of the prostate that is blocking urine flow. TURP usually requires hospitalization and is done using a general or spinal anesthetic.