Transurethral Needle Ablation of the Prostate
Transurethral Needle Ablation of the Prostate
Definition
A procedure for treatment of benign prostatic hypertrophy that uses low energy radio frequency energy delivered through the urethra to destroy prostate tissue.
Also known as transurethral needle ablation, Transurethral Needle Ablation of the Prostate, transurethral radiofrequency ablation, TUNA — per NCIT
Also identified as
- UMLS C1536064 per NCIT
Anatomy
| Organ | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Prostatic urethra | Procedure Has Completely Excised Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Prostate | Procedure Has Excised Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Prostate | Procedure Has Partially Excised Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Genitourinary system | Procedure Has Target Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Renal system | Procedure Has Target Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |