Transurethral Microwave Thermotherapy of the Prostate
Transurethral Microwave Thermotherapy of the Prostate
Definition
A procedure for treatment of benign prostatic hypertrophy that uses microwave energy delivered through the urethra to destroy prostate tissue.
Also known as Transurethral Microwave Thermotherapy of the Prostate, TUMT — per NCIT
Also identified as
- UMLS C1136095 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 |