Transurethral Incision of the Prostate

Definition

A surgical procedure performed in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia. An instrument is inserted in the urethra that generates electric current or laser beam, which create incisions in the bladder neck. The incisions result in decreased resistance to the flow of the urine out of the urinary bladder.

Also known as TIBN, Transurethral Incision of Bladder Neck, Transurethral Incision of the Bladder Neck, Transurethral Incision of the Prostate, TUIP — per NCIT

Also identified as

• UMLS C0194794 per NCIT

Anatomy