5-601.0:
Operations on prostate and seminal vesicles: Transurethral excision and destruction of prostate tissue: Electro-resection
You have had prostate tissue removed via your urethra.
The prostate forms part of the male genital organs. The prostate sits below the bladder and encircles the urethra. The prostate is also known as the prostate gland. Some of the seminal fluid is formed in the prostate.
The surgery involved pushing an instrument into your urethra. The instrument is hollow inside. A small camera or other devices, for example, can be pushed through it into the urethra. You have had prostate tissue removed through your urethra using this method. Your prostate tissue was removed using a wire loop with electricity running through it.
Additional indicator
If necessary, additional letters are appended to OPS codes to indicate which side of the body is affected.
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Further information
Note
Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the OPS code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
Source
Provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).