Partial amputation of penis with penile block for postoperative pain management. Why is it done? Confirmed penis cancer, only infiltrating the distal penis. No lymph nodes involved. How is it done? This procedure is done under general anesthetic. Supine position. The foreskin may be the only affected area and therefore a circumcision is done. Otherwise, […]
Biopsy of penile skin / lesion to confirm or exclude penile cancer Why is it done? To confirm/ exclude the presence of malignancy To find the best effective treatment option for this lesion How is it done? This procedure is done under local or general anesthetic. Supine position. The foreskin may be the only […]
Repair of a ruptured Corpora Cavernosa which may sometimes involve a repair of the urethra as well. How does this occur? Classically seen in guys turning over onto an erect penis in their sleep. Vigorous sex where the erect penis slips out and is re-inserted outside the desired orifice, causing a bend and snap […]
The penile tip has a ventral curvature with erection The frenulum can tear and bleed with intercourse Why is it done? To straighten out a curved penis which is pulled ventrally by a tight frenulum How is it done? This is done under general anesthetic or a penile block. A horizontal cut is […]
Treatment of a low-flow priapism. Why is it done? Prolonged painful erections lasting > 4-6 hours. Usually associated with drug use. Usually associated with intracavernosal administration of Erectile Dysfunction drugs. You would have conservative measures, i.e. Icepacks, Pseudo-ephedrine tablets etc. How is it done? This procedure is done under general anesthetic. Supine position. The […]
Opening of the posterior Urethra on the Perineum Why is it done? Seldom done This procedure is performed when concentric extensive scarring in the urethra (strictures) causes Urinary Retention A long history of strictures. This is alternative to an invasive procedure where long periods of anesthetic are contra-indicated and extensive grafts may be required Usually […]
Minimal invasive management for the relief of LUTS (lower urinary tract symptoms) or Urinary Retention Why is it done? This procedure is performed when the prostate gland is causing LUTS and you want an alternative to invasive procedures Symptoms include: a weak stream, nocturia, frequent urination, inability to urinate, Urinary Retention This is alternative to […]
Inguinal incision with surgical removal of a testis and its cord for a lesion suspicious for testis cancer, with / without the placement of a prosthesis. Why is it done? For testis cancer. For lesions highly suspicious of testis cancer. How is it done? This is done under general anesthetic. A single incision is made […]
Complete removal of penis with creation of a perineal urethrostomy. Why is it done? Confirmed penis cancer, infiltrating most of the penis. Cancer involving the base of the penis. Lymph nodes are palpable, could also be draining pus. How is it done? This procedure is done under general anesthetic. Supine position. The whole penis […]
Why is it done? This is the alternate surgical management option for a localized prostate cancer. Widely used in the USA in the early 2000’s prior to robotic assisted surgery. Still a great technique to avoid a frozen abdomen due to multiple previous surgeries Transplanted kidney. Obesity Smaller than 50 cc prostates are better Criteria […]