Transurethral incision of the prostate (TUIP or TIP) is a surgical procedure for treating prostate

Prostate

The prostate is a compound tubuloalveolar exocrine gland of the male reproductive system in most mammals....

 gland enlargement (benign prostatic hyperplasia).

Benefits

Transurethral incision of the prostate-—one or two small cuts in the prostate gland--can improve urine flow and correct other problems related to an enlarged prostate.

Indications

Compared with other surgical procedures for prostate gland enlargement, TUIP is simpler and generally has fewer complications. TUIP isn't always an option, however, because the procedure is only used when the prostate is relatively small.

See also

• Transurethral needle ablation of the prostate
  Transurethral needle ablation of the prostate
  Transurethral needle ablation is a technique that uses low energy radio frequency energy delivered through two needles to ablate excess prostate tissue. It can be done with a local anesthetic on an outpatient basis...
  
  
• Prostatectomy
  Prostatectomy
  A prostatectomy is the surgical removal of all or part of the prostate gland. Abnormalities of the prostate, such as a tumour, or if the gland itself becomes enlarged for any reason, can restrict the normal flow of urine along the urethra....
  
  
• Prostatic stent
  Prostatic stent
  A prostatic stent is a stent used to keep open the male urethra and allow the passing of urine in cases of prostatic obstruction and lower urinary tract symptoms . Prostatic obstruction is a common condition with a variety of etiologies...
  
  
• TURP