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Definition of Transurethral resection
Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026
Transurethral resection: Surgery to remove tissue using a special instrument inserted through the urethra. The procedure may be performed, for example, to remove an enlarged prostate that is obstructing the flow of urine. Abbreviated TUR.
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