The surgical removal of pieces of the prostate gland tissue by using an instrument inserted through the urethra is called

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The surgical procedure described is transurethral resection of the prostate gland, also known as TURP. This is a common procedure for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia and involves using an instrument inserted through the urethra to remove excess prostate tissue. Perineal prostatectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the entire prostate gland through an incision made in the perineum. MRI ultrasound fusion biopsy is a diagnostic procedure to detect prostate cancer, and hydrocelectomy is a surgical procedure to remove a fluid-filled sac around the testicle. None of these procedures involve removing pieces of the prostate gland tissue through the urethra.

The Surgical Removal of Pieces of the Prostate Gland Tissue