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resection [ri′sek·shən] (engineering) A method in surveying by which the horizontal position of an occupied point is determined by drawing lines from the point to two or more points of known position. A method of determining a plane-table position by orienting along a previously drawn foresight line and drawing one or more rays through the foresight from previously located stations. (medicine) The surgical removal of a section or segment of an organ or other structure. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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1) Small area analysis of practice patterns had revealed widely disparate rates of certain surgeries (such as transurethral resection of the prostate [TURP]) that had no obvious explanation based on the available clinical data. Many doctors are showing interest in the device because of its ability to deliver highly targeted treatment which generally do not require a second procedure for transurethral resection of the prostate, a surgical process in which tissue is cut from the prostate using a resectoscope. Even while the debate continues about the appropriate indications for transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) versus watchful waiting in the management of BPH, new therapeutic options are being introduced. |
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