Male Reproductive and Urological Surgical Terms

Flashcards covering key male reproductive and urological surgical procedures, treatments for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and related medical terminology.

What is the medical definition of ablation?

The destruction of abnormal or excessive tissue by melting, vaporizing, or eroding.

What is circumcision?

The surgical removal of the prepuce (foreskin), in which all or part of the foreskin may be removed.

How is enucleation defined in surgical procedures?

The excision of a whole organ or mass without cutting into it.

What is a hydrocelectomy?

The surgical removal of a fluid-filled sac around the testicle causing scrotal swelling (hydrocele).

What is laser surgery, and how does it function?

The use of a focused beam of light to excise or vaporize abnormal tissue and to control bleeding, utilizing a variety of noninvasive and minimally invasive procedures.

Which two common types of laser surgery are used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)?

Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate gland (HoLEP) and photoselective vaporization of the prostate gland (PVP).

What are minimally invasive surgical treatments (MISTs) for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and what are their defining characteristics?

Procedures for benign prostatic hyperplasia characterized by fewer side effects, outpatient (office-based) locations, and shorter recovery times.

What are two examples of minimally invasive surgical treatments (MISTs) for BPH, and what limitation exists regarding them?

Examples include prostatic urethral lift (PUL) and water vapor thermal therapy (WVTT). A key limitation is that limited data exists regarding their long-term success rate and the need for retreatment.

What is morcellation?

The cutting or grinding of solid tissue into smaller pieces for removal.

What does robotic surgery involve?

The use of small surgical instruments attached to a computer and operated by the surgeon from a console several feet from the operating table.

What is the medical definition of sterilization?

A surgical procedure that prevents pregnancy, either the ability of the female to conceive or of the male to induce conception.

What is transurethral incision of the prostate gland (TUIP), and when is it preferred over TURP?

A surgical procedure that widens the urethra by making a few small incisions in the bladder neck and the prostate gland without removing any prostate tissue. It may be used instead of TURP when the prostate gland is less enlarged.

What is transurethral resection of the prostate gland (TURP), and when is it typically indicated?

The surgical removal of pieces of prostate gland tissue using an instrument inserted through the urethra while leaving the capsule intact. It is usually performed when an enlarged prostate gland interferes with urination.