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Transurethral electrovaporization of the prostate
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Definition 1
A procedure used to treat benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). An instrument is inserted through the urethra into the prostate. A ball or special wire loop on the instrument heats the prostate tissue and turns it to vapor. This relieves pressure and improves urine flow. Also called transurethral electroevaporation of the prostate, TUEVAP, and TUVP. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
Application of electrical energy to electrosurgically vaporize or remove the obstructive enlarged prostatic tissue. In electrosurgical vaporization, the electrode rapidly heats the tissue cells so that they turn into steam, leaving a space where the prostate tissue was previously present. (from Columbia University Department of Urology) (NCI Thesaurus)
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