Transurethral incision of the prostate (TUIP or TIP) is a surgical procedure for treating
prostate gland enlargement (benign
prostatic hyperplasia
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also called prostate enlargement, is a noncancerous increase in size of the prostate gland. Symptoms may include frequent urination, trouble starting to urinate, weak stream, inability to urinate, or loss o ...
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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
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Transurethral needle ablation of the prostate
Transurethral needle ablation (also called TUNA or transurethral radiofrequency ablation) is a technique that uses low energy radio frequency delivered through two needles to ablate excess prostate tissue. A cystoscope/catheter deploys the needl ...
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Prostatectomy
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Prostatic stent
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TURP
References
External links
Mayo Clinic description
Male genital surgery
Prostatic procedures
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