Surgical removal of hydrocele via a scrotal incision with spermatic cord block Why is it done? Enlarged scrotum. Could be uncomfortable. Usually large and uncomfortable. Can become so big that it buries the penis making usual functions difficult, ie urination and sexual function. May contribute to Infertility. How is it done? This procedure is done […]
Non-invasive placement of a silicone tube which is secured inside the bladder and attached to a drainage bag on the outside, in order to drain an obstructed bladder (urinary retention) Why is it done? This can be placed as an emergency for patients in acute urinary retention Prostate obstruction Urethral strictures Blood clot obstruction caused […]
Why is it done? Treatment for localized superficial Urothelial Carcinoma of Bladder and Ureter (T1G3) How is it done? A Local anaesthetic gel is administered as for a Urethral Catheterization procedure This is done under a sterile procedure. A 14-16 Fr Indwelling Catheter is placed into your bladder. The BCG is installed using strict […]
Why is it done? To alter the neurotransmission from the nerve to muscle receptor. Refractory overactive bladders with urge incontinence. Chronic pelvic pain? Causative factors: Undetermined Neurogenic causes such as Multiple Sclerosis. Non-neurogenic. NOT INDICATED FOR A PATIENT WITH A HIGH POST VOID RESDUAL URINE VOLUME How is BOTOX administered A sedation/local anesthetic is administered. […]
Why is it done? Treatment for localized Superficial Urothelial Carcinoma of Bladder and Ureter How is it done? A Local anesthetic gel is administered as for a urethral catheterization procedure This is done under a sterile procedure. A 14-16 Fr Indwelling Catheter is placed into your bladder. The pre-made-up Mitomycin solution is installed using […]
Why is it done? Nephroptosis causing abdominal pain Confirmed on standing Urogram with hydronephrosis caused by kinking of the ureter as the kidney falls down due to loss of supporting structures Done with robotic assistance Very Important!! The correct side for surgery should be checked and confirmed with you, Mark correct side, CT scan present […]
A congenital or acquired narrowing in the ureteric pelvis junction. This narrowing is excised with a reconnection. There are several techniques described in repairing this: I prefer the Dismembered Pyeloplasty Why is it done? High grade obstruction. Causing deterioration of renal function. Thinning of renal cortex. Chronic pain. Chronic infection. Recurrent renal calculi. Causes Congenital […]
Endoscopic opening of pelvi-ureteric junction stricture. Endoscopic technique of incising a short stricture with a laser. A stent remains 6 weeks post operatively Why is it done? Stricturing or narrowing of the ureter causing significant hydronephrosis. Leading to chronic infection. End-result is loss of renal function. An end-to-end anastomosis can be considered in the mid […]
This is an endoscopic technique of enucleation of the prostate using Greenlight laser therapy. Similar to a TURP – “Re-bore” only with minimal bleeding and shorted hospital stays. Some would argue this is ” The new Gold Standard” Why is it done? Endoscopic vaporization of a benign enlarged prostate, using laser. Indications: Patients on anticoagulation […]
Perineal placement of Radioactive Iodine-125 seeds in the prostate as treatment for Intermediate-Risk Prostate Cancer Why is it done? This is a radiation therapy option for the management of a localized prostate cancer. Criteria include: PSA less than 10 Gleason 3,4 adenocarcinoma prostate, Higher grades may have extra-prostatic extension requiring combined External Beam Radiation Staging […]