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Transurethral is a descriptor which refers to procedures which are performed by a scope placed through the urethra. For example turp, which stand for transurethral resection of the prostate.

Dr. Joe Littlejohn reviewed this

28 year experience in Urology

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

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