Ultrasound, High-Intensity Focused, Transrectal

**Definition:** Tissue ablation of the PROSTATE performed by ultrasound from a transducer placed in the RECTUM. The procedure is used to treat prostate cancer (PROSTATIC NEOPLASMS) and benign prostatic hypertrophy (PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA).

**Tree numbers:** - E02.565.280.945.399.500 - E04.014.380.500 - E04.950.774.860.625.875

**Synonyms:** - Transrectal High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound