Transurethral incision of the prostate

Transurethral incision of the prostate (TUIP or TIP) is a surgical procedure for treating prostate gland enlargement (benign prostatic hyperplasia).[1]

Transurethral incision of the prostate
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Benefits

Transurethral incision of the prostate-—one or two small cuts in the prostate gland—can improve urine flow and correct other problems related to an enlarged prostate.

Indications

Compared with other surgical procedures for prostate gland enlargement, TUIP is simpler and generally has fewer complications. However, TUIP can only be used when the prostate is relatively small.

See also

References
  1. Christopher R. Chapple; John D. McConnell; Andrea Tubaro (1 August 2000). Benign prostatic hyperplasia: current therapy. Taylor & Francis. pp. 93–. ISBN 978-1-85317-603-6. Retrieved 14 June 2011.



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