Doctor performing a transurethral resection of the prostate

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Description

Drawing of a doctor performing a transurethral resection of the prostate. An inset shows a microscopic view of a wire loop cutting tissue from the prostate.

Alternate Text

Drawing of a doctor performing a transurethral resection of the prostate. An inset shows a microscopic view of a wire loop cutting tissue from the prostate.

Caption

In TURP, a wire loop cuts away pieces of the prostate.

Diseases or Conditions

Urologic Diseases

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921 KB | 2091 x 1800

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JPG

Related Keywords

Procedure Unlabeled Male Anatomy Equipment- medical