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Urologic Surgery Glossary

100 terms total — 4 showing — Last updated 15 Sep 2026

penile prosthesis

Intermediate Technical IVT

Surgically implanted device to restore erectile function in men with severe erectile dysfunction.

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corporeal fibrosis

Advanced Technical IVT

Scarring within the erectile tissue of the penis, causing curvature and erectile dysfunction.

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corporoplasty

Professional Technical IVT

Surgical repair or reconstruction of the penile corpora cavernosa, often for curvature correction or trauma repair.

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RPLND

Professional Technical IVT

Acronym for retroperitoneal lymph node dissection, a surgical procedure for testicular cancer.

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TURP

Professional Technical IVT

Surgical procedure to remove prostate tissue obstructing urine flow through the urethra.

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