1. Any excision (cutting out) of tissue performed by electrosurgical procedures.
2. Removal of body tissue by use of an electric device; such as, a cautery.
3. A technique for the removal of bladder tumors or prostate tissue by eletrocautery.

After the administration of an anesthetic, a wire is guided to the site through the urethra with the aid of an optic probe.

Electricity is passed through the wire when the wire is properly located in the tissue to be destroyed.

The procedure is performed after the administration of an anesthetic.