Dilatation of urethral stricture. Dine in combination with urethroscopy and placement of IDC is advocated on daily basis at home as management of urethral stricture. Why is it done? To treat a narrowing in the urethra which has formed due to previous damage/injury to the urethra. Causes: after bypass surgery where a drop in blood […]
Removal of urethra. Usually in adjunct to a radical cystectomy. Occasionally done some time after a cystectomy where recurrences occur in urethra. Why is it done? As part of the treatment for aggressive localized Urothelial carcinoma of the bladder. T1G3, > T2 disease. Primary Urethral disease with: Urothelial Carcinoma. Squamous cell carcinoma. Secondary metastatic […]
Why is it done? Viewing suspicious lesions in upper urinary tracts (ureter and renal pelvis) Flexible uretero-renoscopy to review inside of the renal pelvis and renal calyces Removal of the lesion using laser Rigid is better for the ureteric inspection How is it done? Patients will receive general anaesthesia. Prophylactic antibiotics are given. The […]
What is it? Opening up of a very narrowed/ obstructed ureteric opening. Either by cold knife or laser. Where a congenital / acquired narrowing in the ureteric opening occurs. This procedure is used to open the ureter and ease the urine flow. It can cause Vescio ureteric reflux. Why is it done? Congenital narrowing of […]
Urodynamics is a collective name for a number of tests of bladder functions. The main test is called Cystometry, which measures your bladder’s ability to store and pass urine. Flow Rate measures the top speed and average speed of your urine flow A Voiding Cystogram will be done while you are emptying your bladder to […]
Urodynamics is a collective name for a number of tests of bladder functions. The main test is called Cystometry, which measures your bladder’s ability to store and pass urine. Flow Rate measures the top speed and average speed of your urine flow A Voiding Cystogram will be done while you are emptying your bladder to […]
Minimal invasive management for the relief of LUTS (lower urinary tract symptoms) Why is it done? This procedure is performed when the prostate gland is causing LUTS and you want an alternative to medication without the complications of a permanent procedure. Symptoms include: a weak stream, nightly urination, frequent urination, inability to urinate, kidney failure […]
Minimal invasive management for the relief of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) or urinary retention caused by a urethral stricture Why is it done? This procedure is performed when concentric scarring in the urethra causes LUTS and /or Urinary Retention Symptoms include: a weak stream, nightly urination, frequent urination, inability to urinate, (LUTS) and Urinary […]
Ligation of the testicular veins as they enter the retroperitoneal space through the internal inguinal ring. Why is it done? Painful scrotal varices Male infertility Exclude: Renal mass causing this! How is it done? This procedure is done under general anesthetic. Two options are available: Laparoscopic and open (inguinal/flank). Laparoscopy: involves 3 small incisions spaced […]
Open infra-inguinal ligation of testicular vein-plexus Why is it done? Painful scrotal varices. Male infertility. Exclude: Renal mass causing this! How is it done? This procedure is done under general anesthetic. Two options are available: Laparoscopic and open (inguinal/flank), Open inguinal approach: A single incision is made in the groin overlying the spermatic cord. […]