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Term | TUMT |
Short definition | TUMT - A procedure to treat benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). An instrument is inserted through the urethra into the bladder. |
Type | Cancer terms |
Specialty | Oncology |
Language | English |
Source | NCI |
Comments |
TUMT - A procedure to treat benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). An instrument is inserted through the urethra into the bladder. A small microwave antenna on the instrument heats and destroys adjacent prostate tissue. This relieves pressure and improves urine flow. Also called transurethral microwave thermotherapy
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