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Transurethral microwave therapy (TUMT) system

Summary Information: Transurethral microwave therapy (TUMT) system

Transurethral microwave therapy (TUMT) system: A transurethral microwave therapy (TUMT) system is a medical device that uses electromagnetic radiation to treat an enlarged prostate; an antenna that receives the radiation is delivered to the prostate through a catheter inserted into the urethra. The EM radiation causes intense heat and kills cells, which shrinks the prostate gland and relieves urinary problems.

Diseases Related To Medical Device: Transurethral microwave therapy (TUMT) system

These diseases are related to the medical device Transurethral microwave therapy (TUMT) system:

  • Benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate)

Other Names For Transurethral microwave therapy (TUMT) system

  • Microwave therapy system

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