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 treat benign prostatic hyperplasia

Which technology allows for lower-temperature resection during Transurethral Resection of the Prostate?

Bipolar electrodes

During TURP, what is the procedure used to trim away the excess prostate tissue that blocks urine flow?

Cystoscopy

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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