Transurethral Vaporesection of the Prostate

Preferred Label : Transurethral Vaporesection of the Prostate;

NCIt synonyms : Transurethral Vaporization of the Prostate; TUVRP;

NCIt definition : A type of prostate ablation where a laser or heated wire loop is inserted through the urethra and used to vaporize prostate tissue.;

NCI Metathesaurus CUI : CL1926904;

Details

Origin ID

C204439;

UMLS CUI

C3888988;

Semantic type(s)
- Therapeutic or Preventive Procedure [UMLS semantic type]
UMLS correspondences (same concept)
- Transurethral vaporization of prostate [MedDRA LLT]
- Transurethral vapourisation of prostate [MedDRA LLT]
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- CTRP Intervention Terminology [NCIt concept]
- CTRP Terminology [NCIt concept]
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- Prostatic Urethra [NCIt concept]
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- Prostate Gland [NCIt concept]
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- Prostate Gland [NCIt concept]
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- Genitourinary System [NCIt concept]
- Urinary System [NCIt concept]

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