title: Modified resectoscope loop for transurethral resection of the ejaculatory duct.
abstract: We report the design of a modified resectoscope loop for transurethral resection of the ejaculatory ducts. The loop is a modification of a standard 24 F resectoscope loop. Cutting dimensions are 2.5 mm in width and 3 mm in depth for the modified loop versus 6 mm in width and 5 mm in depth for the conventional loop. This modification allows precise resection of obstructed ejaculatory ducts with minimal trauma to the prostatic fossa, reducing the potential for troublesome bleeding.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Ohio.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Sabanegh
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Thomas
mesh_terms: D004543:Ejaculatory Ducts / Q000601:surgery*; D019723:Endoscopes; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013525:Surgical Instruments; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative / Q000379:methods