[Transurethral deep desication]

With a special plate electrode introduced through a regular resectoscope it is possible to desiccate tissue in a depth of 6 mm. This "deep desiccation" is used especially in transurethral resection of urothelial tumors of the bladder and in the radical resection of carcinoma of the prostate. The indications for partial and total cystectomy should not be influenced by this procedure. The theoretical basis for the method is described.