Prostate

Transurethral resection of the prostate

Transurethral resection of the prostate is typically performed to treat urinary issues caused by an enlarged prostate. During the procedure, your doctor will insert a special surgical tool known as a resectoscope into the tip of the penis, and into the urethra. Any excess tissue around the prostate can then be cut away, and proper urine flow can be restored. After the procedure, a urinary catheter will be left in place for up to 48 hours, as swelling may block urine flow for some time after the surgery.

Transurethral incision and/or resection of the bladder neck

Transurethral incision and/or resection of the bladder neck refers to a surgical procedure in which the muscles of the bladder neck are cut, either at one or multiple locations. The procedure may be recommended in cases where it is necessary to treat an obstruction of the bladder caused by enlargement of the prostate. It may also be performed in order to repair scarring that occurs as a result of a prostate resection procedure, or to treat dysfunction of the bladder neck and obstructions to proper urinary flow.

Brachytherapy

Brachytherapy, also known as internal radiation, is a type of cancer treatment. During the procedure, high doses of radioactive material are delivered to the body in order to destroy cancer cells. In some cases, your doctor will recommend intracavity brachytherapy, in which case a small device that contains radioactive material is inserted into an opening in the body. In other cases, interstitial brachytherapy may be performed. During this procedure, a device that contains radioactive material is inserted into the body tissue, in areas such as the prostate or breast.