Resectoscope

A resectoscope is a specialized surgical endoscope designed for electrosurgical tissue removal inside organs, primarily used in procedures like transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) or uterine fibroid/polyp removal. Its rigid, slender shaft houses a telescope, working channel, and interchangeable electrodes to precisely cut and coagulate tissue during minimally invasive surgery.

These devices are typically reusable and regulated as surgical instruments, often subject to strict safety standards for electrosurgical functionality and sterility. Classification and supply vary by jurisdiction, but they generally require compliance with medical device regulations to ensure safe clinical use in urology, gynecology, and other specialties.