TUNA
Term · Oncology and biomedicine · MLC-T-ONC-008986
A procedure that is used to treat benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). An instrument with a small probe that gives off low-level radiofrequency energy is inserted through the urethra into the prostate. The energy from the probe heats nearby prostate tissue and destroys it. This relieves pressure and improves urine flow. Also called transurethral needle ablation and transurethral radiofrequency ablation.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ONC-008986 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oncology and biomedicine |
| Expansions | transurethral needle ablation; transurethral radiofrequency ablation |
| References | NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |
Record as JSON
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