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Common Treatment Procedures of the Male Reproductive System
Term | Definition |
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castration | surgical excision of the testes |
circumcision | surgical removal of the prepuce (foreskin) |
epididymectomy | surgical removal of the epididymis |
hydrocelectomy | surgical removal of a hydrocele from the scrotum |
orchidopexy | surgical fixation of the testes to the scrotum |
orchiectomy | surgicl removal of the testes |
prostatectomy | surgical removal of the prostate |
transurethral incision of the prostate | surgical incision into the bladder neck to widen the urethra |
transurethral microwave thermotherapy | nonsurgical treatment to destroy prostate tissue |
transurethral needle ablation | using radiofrequency energy through needles to destroy specific regions of the prostate |
transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) | surgical removal of the prostate tissue through an endoscope |
vasectomy | surgical removal of a portion of the vas deferens to produce sterility |