A treatment that eliminates excess tissue present in benign prostatic hyperplasia using heat is called

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Transurethral microwave thermotherapy is a treatment that uses heat to eliminate excess tissue present in benign prostatic hyperplasia. It involves inserting a device through the urethra that provides heat to the prostate gland, which results in the shrinkage of excess tissue. Transurethral resection of the prostate gland (A) involves removing prostate tissue using an electric loop while transurethral incision of the prostate (C) involves making small cuts in the prostate gland to reduce pressure on the urethra. Transrectal ultrasound (D) is a diagnostic test that uses sound waves to create images of the prostate gland.

A Treatment That Eliminates Excess Tissue Present in Benign Prostatic