Transurethral Incision of the ProstateNCIt concept
Preferred Label : Transurethral Incision of the Prostate;
NCIt synonyms : TUIP; TIBN; Transurethral Incision of the Bladder Neck;
NCIt related terms : Transurethral Incision of Bladder Neck;
NCIt definition : A surgical procedure performed in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia. An instrument
is inserted in the urethra that generates electric current or laser beam, which create
incisions in the bladder neck. The incisions result in decreased resistance to the
flow of the urine out of the urinary bladder.;