TUNA
Transurethral Needle Ablation (TUNA)
Transurethral needle ablation (TUNA) is an outpatient procedure to treat urinary symptoms caused by an enlarged prostate. This procedure is also called radiofrequency ablation or RF therapy for enlarged prostate.
During TUNA, a specially adapted visual instrument (cystoscope) is inserted through the tip of your penis into the tube that carries urine from your bladder (urethra). Using the cystoscope, your doctor guides the placement of tiny needles into your prostate. Then radio waves are passed through the needles to create scar tissue. This scarring shrinks prostate tissue, opening up the urinary channel so urine can flow more easily.
TUNA is one of several options for treating an enlarged prostate, a condition also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). To determine the best treatment choice for you, your doctor will consider how severe your symptoms are, what other health problems you have, and the size and shape of your prostate.
Transurethral needle ablation (TUNA) is an outpatient procedure to treat urinary symptoms caused by an enlarged prostate. This procedure is also called radiofrequency ablation or RF therapy for enlarged prostate.
During TUNA, a specially adapted visual instrument (cystoscope) is inserted through the tip of your penis into the tube that carries urine from your bladder (urethra). Using the cystoscope, your doctor guides the placement of tiny needles into your prostate. Then radio waves are passed through the needles to create scar tissue. This scarring shrinks prostate tissue, opening up the urinary channel so urine can flow more easily.
TUNA is one of several options for treating an enlarged prostate, a condition also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). To determine the best treatment choice for you, your doctor will consider how severe your symptoms are, what other health problems you have, and the size and shape of your prostate.