Monopolar Trans Urethral Prostate Resection (TURP)

Item Number: 37203 This is the procedure used to resect the inside (enlarged, obstructive part) of the prostate. Known generally as the “Re-Bore”.  Glycine is used as an irrigant.                                                            Why is it done? This...

MRI-Ultrasound Fusion Transperineal Prostate Biopsies

Item Number: 37219, 55603 MRI targeted biopsies of a suspicious lesion in prostate found on MRI investigations                                                                                                          Why is it done? This is a diagnostic procedure used...

NanoKnife Focal Therapy for Prostate Cancer

Item Number: No Item Number, not covered by Medicare / Health fund What is IRE Irreversible Electroporation Therapy—breaking up of cell membranes using electric current by means of creating holes in the cell walls (Nano-pores) Non-thermal ablation   Why is it...

Neonatal Circumcision

This is done under local anaesthesic with a penile block. The baby is held firm by an assistant standing behind him, keeping his upper legs apart. This is usually done within the first 6-12 weeks of life. Usually a religious indication: Judaic, Islamic practice....

Obturator Sling Incontinence Procedure

Product Summary: AMA rates Placement of a minimally invasive polypropelene sling in the obturator foramen with a flexible cystoscopy and local anaesthetic infiltration Item Number: 35599, 36812, 18262, 105 Why is it done? Stress incontinence A combination of stress...