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. […]
Male sterilization procedure. With cord block for pain relief. Why is it done? For sterilization For completed family numbers For legal reasons such as sterilization of a mentally handicapped adult or minor. In such instances a court order needs to be obtained prior to the consultation. How is it done? This procedure is […]
Surgical reversal of vasectomy using microscopy/ loops with cord block for pain relief post-operatively. Why is it done? To reverse a vasectomy (sterilization). Please bear in mind that this procedure has a 50% success rate if performed: Within 10 years of the vasectomy. On younger patients (<45 years). How is it done? This procedure […]