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Transurethral Needle Ablation of Prostate

Known as: TUNA, transurethral radiofrequency ablation, Transurethral Needle Ablation of the Prostate 
A procedure that is used to treat benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). A small probe that gives off low-level radiofrequency energy is inserted… Expand
National Institutes of Health

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Genitourinary systemProstateUrinary system

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Transurethral Resection of Prostate

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2008
2008
The effect of natural antioxidant (Thymus vulgaris Linnaeus) on flesh quality of tuna (Thunnus thynnus (Linnaeus)) during chilled storage
Tuna Thunnus thynnus flesh was treated with dried thyme Thymus vulgaris, vacuum-packed and then stored at 0 °C for 18 days… Expand
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Highly Cited
2006
Highly Cited
2006
Exposure to PBDEs and PCDEs associated with the consumption of edible marine species.
In the present study, the concentrations of PBDEs and PCDEs were determined in 14 edible marine species widely consumed by the… Expand
Highly Cited
2004
Highly Cited
2004
Transurethral needle ablation versus transurethral resection of the prostate for the treatment of symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia: 5-year results of a prospective, randomized, multicenter…
PURPOSE We report the 5-year efficacy and safety of transurethral needle ablation of the prostate (TUNA) compared to… Expand
Highly Cited
2003
Highly Cited
2003
Long-term evaluation of transurethral needle ablation of the prostate (TUNA) for treatment of symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia: clinical outcome up to five years from three centers.
OBJECTIVE TUNA has been demonstrated to be a safe and effective therapy for BPH. However the major criticism, as with all… Expand
Highly Cited
2000
Highly Cited
2000
Two–Year Results of Transurethral Resection of the Prostate versus Four ‘Less Invasive’ Treatment Options
Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy or transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) versus four less… Expand
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Highly Cited
1999
Highly Cited
1999
Transurethral Needle Ablation (TUNATM)
Radiofrequency thermal therapy of the prostate is a new minimally invasive treatment for symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia… Expand
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Highly Cited
1997
Highly Cited
1997
Transurethral needle ablation of the prostate for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia: a collaborative multicentre study.
OBJECTIVE To assess the efficacy and safety of transurethral needle ablation of the prostate (TUNA) for patients with symptomatic… Expand
Highly Cited
1993
Highly Cited
1993
Transurethral needle ablation (TUNA): safety, feasibility, and tolerance of a new office procedure for treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Many attempts have been made to develop a method for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) that is minimally invasive… Expand
1993
1993
Transurethral needle ablation (TUNA) of the prostate using low-level radiofrequency energy: an animal experimental study.
Transurethral needle ablation of the canine prostate using low level radiofrequency energy was examined for efficacy and safety… Expand
Highly Cited
1974
Highly Cited
1974
Vascular anatomy of the counter-current heat exchanger of skipjack tuna.
1. The anatomy of the counter-current heat exchanger of skipjack tuna is described and the pattern of blood flow is analysed. 2… Expand
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