Transurethral Prostatic Resection
Transurethral Prostatic Resection
Definition
Prostate tissue removal via a cystoscope.
Also known as Prostate Transurethral Resection, Transurethral Prostatectomy, Transurethral Prostatic Resection, Transurethral Resection (TURP), Transurethral Resection of Prostate, Transurethral Resection of the Prostate, TURP — per NCIT
Also identified as
- UMLS C0040771 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 |