Which of the following is a surgical procedure in which successive pieces of the prostate gland tissue are surgically removed?

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TURP (transurethral resection of the prostate) is a surgical procedure where small pieces of the prostate gland tissue are surgically removed through the urethra using a resectoscope. TUIP (transurethral incision of the prostate) is a procedure where a small incision is made in the prostate gland tissue to relieve pressure on the urethra. TUMP and PSA are not surgical procedures, TUMP is not even a medical acronym. PSA (prostate-specific antigen) is a blood test that checks for a protein made by the prostate gland.

Which of the Following Is a Surgical Procedure in Which