Photovaporization of the Prostate
Photovaporization of the Prostate
Definition
A minimally invasive surgical procedure in which a high-power laser is used to remove excess prostate tissue.
Also known as Photoselective Vaporization of the Prostate, Photovaporization of Prostate, Photovaporization of the Prostate, PVP — per NCIT
Anatomy
| Organ | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Genitourinary system | Procedure Has Target Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Renal system | Procedure Has Target Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |