Search: transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)

transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)

A surgical procedure to remove tissue from the prostate that is restricting urinary flow….

resection

Surgical removal of a portion of any part of the body….

wedge resection

Surgery to remove a wedge or part of a lung, but not a complete lobe….

abdominoperineal resection (APR)

An operation for rectal cancer, which involves removing part of the colon and the rectum and anus and creating a permanent colostomy. Also used for anal cancer.

craniofacial resection

Surgical removal of a tumour involving a cut through the face.

anterior resection

A surgical procedure to remove cancer in the rectum.

News: Robotic surgery giving hope to prostate cancer patients

prostate, breast or ovarian cancer. “If men have questions about their individual risk of prostate cancer, we recommend they speak with their GP to discuss risk factors and pros and cons of prostate cancer testing.” Prostate Cancer Foundation Australia National…

localised prostate cancer

Cancer that has not spread beyond the prostate gland. Also known as early prostate cancer.

prostate specific antigen (PSA)

A protein produced by prostate cells. It may indicate prostate cancer and can be used to monitor its recurrence post treatment….

advanced prostate cancer

Prostate cancer that has spread to other parts of the body.