Glossary Term:

Title

resectoscope

Phonetic

re-<b>SEK</b>-tuh-<b>scope</b>

Description

Thin, rigid scope with a wire loop at the end that's used to remove abnormal tissue or tumors in the bladder or prostate. Used for transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) and transurethral resection of bladder tumor.