Common Surgical Procedures: Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP)
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What is the primary purpose of Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP)?

  • To prevent kidney stones formation
  • To address erectile dysfunction in older men
  • To treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (correct)
  • To remove malignant tumors in the prostate gland
  • Which technology allows for lower-temperature resection during Transurethral Resection of the Prostate?

  • Laser beam
  • Monopolar electrical energy
  • Bipolar electrodes (correct)
  • Ultrasonic waves
  • During TURP, what is the procedure used to trim away the excess prostate tissue that blocks urine flow?

  • Lithotripsy
  • Cystoscopy (correct)
  • Nephrectomy
  • Hemodialysis
  • What is the main purpose of a stent in genitourinary surgery?

    <p>To relieve or bypass obstruction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which clamps are ideal for grasping the tissue layers of the genitalia in genitourinary surgery?

    <p>Babcock clamps</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In kidney surgery, what are fine-tipped needle holders and vascular forceps primarily used for?

    <p>To occlude vessels and for blunt dissection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason for performing a simple nephrectomy?

    <p>Hydronephrosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which surgical approach is commonly used for kidney removal in the current procedure?

    <p>Abdominal incision</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What surgical procedure involves the creation of an ileal conduit?

    <p>Cystectomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which surgical procedure is most likely to involve lithotripsy?

    <p>Nephrolithotomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

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