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transurethral vaporization of the prostate.
Medical dictionary. 2011.
TUVP
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TUVP — see transurethral vaporization of the prostate … The new mediacal dictionary
transurethral vaporization of the prostate — TUVP a new technique that vaporizes (rather than resects) prostate tissue; it is associated with less bleeding during the procedure. TUVP is used to treat lower urinary tract symptoms thought to be due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (see… … The new mediacal dictionary
transurethral vaporization of prostate — (TUVP) destruction of hyperplastic prostatic tissue using an electrode introduced through the urethra. The leading edge of the electrode uses high heat to cause vaporization of tissue, and the trailing edge uses lower heat to cause coagulation… … Medical dictionary
transurethral vaporization of the prostate — a new technique that vaporizes (rather than resects) prostate tissue; it is associated with less bleeding during the procedure. TUVP is used to treat lower urinary tract symptoms thought to be due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (see prostate… … Medical dictionary
