resectoscope


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re·sec·to·scope

 (rĭ-sĕk′tə-skōp′)
n.
A surgical instrument for performing a resection without an opening or incision other than that made by the instrument.
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Translations

re·sec·to·scope

n. resectoscopio, instrumento quirúrgico provisto de un electrodo cortante como el que se usa para la resección de la próstata a través de la uretra.
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We have encountered patients who felt discomfort in the urethra during HoLEP because of the 26 Fr resectoscope is too thick.
Effect of preoperative urethral dilatation on preventing urethral stricture after holmium laser enucleation of the prostate: A randomized controlled study
After the urethra was expanded using 24F and 27F urethral sounds, a resectoscope was inserted.
Transurethral balloon dilatation of the Prostate and Transurethral Plasmakinetic resection of the Prostate in the treatment of Prostatic Hyperplasia
Pathology may be removed using a resectoscope loop, morcellation, or a hysteroscopic grasper [9, 12, 13].
The Intrauterine Bigatti Shaver System: An Alternative Option for Focal Retained Products of Conception
The novel mini-resectoscope has an outer diameter of only 5 mm, requiring minimal cervical dilatation, compared with 10 mm dilatation required for the conventional resectoscope, thus reducing the chances of cervical trauma and uterine perforation, as well as improving postoperative pain control.
A Pilot Study Comparing Hysteroscopic Adhesiolysis by Conventional Resectoscope Versus Mini-resectoscope
Excess prostate tissue (not the complete gland) surrounding the urethra is cut away through use of a resectoscope (Kandhway, 2016; Urology Care Foundation, 2017).
Postoperative Nursing Considerations: Transurethral Resection of the Prostate
The resectoscope is designed with a wire loop attached.
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A continuous flow resectoscope, like the Iglesias model with 1.5% glycine, was used as irrigant.
FATAL BLADDER EXPLOSION DURING TRANSURETHRAL RESECTION OF PROSTATE: CASE REPORT AND LITERATURE REVIEW
Mr Pembridge is qualified in surgical techniques for the management of heavy menstrual bleeding such as endoscopic and hysteroscopic techniques including endometrial ablation using the Novasure device and endoscopic techniques to removed polyps and fibroids using the Myosure device or a device called a resectoscope.
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Therefore, some of his recommendations, such as cauterizing Hunner's lesions via a resectoscope, are beyond the scope of practicing gynecologists.
Demystifying interstitial cystitis
One of the critical factors when introducing the resectoscope is the size of the urethral meatus (UM) [7].
Impact Assessment of Urethral Meatus Morphology and Penile Biometry in Transurethral Prostate and Bladder Surgery
The operation was carried out as patients in the lithotomy position with a Karl Storz 24-fr resectoscope with sterile water as an irrigant.
Estimation of blood loss and factors influencing blood loss in transurethral resection of prostate: a prospective study
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