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.