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 […]
For those guys who suffer persistent low-intermediate grade of stress urinary incontinence after their radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer. Usually 2 level 2 pads per day. Why is it done? Male Stress incontinence Usually after a TURP/TUVP, Radical Prostatectomy in 2% of cases. How is it done? This procedure is done under a spinal […]
Opening of a meatal stenosis (pinhole narrowing). Why is it done? To treat a narrowing in the tip of the urethra which has formed due to previous damage/injury to the urethra. Where intermittent dilatation is not desired, as discussed with the patient. Causes: Circumcision in early childhood where the foreskin is still attached to the […]
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 irrigate. Why is it done? This procedure is performed when the prostate gland is enlarged to such an extent that medication cannot relieve the urinary symptoms. Symptoms include a […]
Not covered by Medicare / Health Fund yet, possibly early 2026 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 done? Treatment for localized prostate cancer Single focus disease Prostate preserving Ejaculate sparing Continence preserving […]
Primary excision and anastomosis of a short segment urethral stricture. Why is it done? To treat urethral strictures (narrowing) caused by trauma, infection, malignancy, etc. Shorter strictures less than 2 cm in length. How is it done? This procedure is done under general anesthetic. Legs are placed in a lithotomy position. A single incision is […]
Open removal of a large bladder calculus Why is it done? To break up a large bladder calculus (stone) that cannot be done endoscopically. It is done with open surgery (a cut above the pubic symphysis). Risk factors causing this: Bladder outflow obstruction BPH with chronic retention. Urethral stricture. Neurogenic bladder. Renal calculi disease. Metabolic […]
Robotic removal of stones where endoscopic procedures have failed. Why is it done? Open/robotic surgery for large or complicated renal and/or ureteric calculi where all other techniques have failed. Seldomly done today. Only if no other options available. As a last resort to remove a large stone. Robotic would be considered first Where equipment […]
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 pressure has caused an area of low blood supply to the urethra; Trauma to the urethra (pelvic fractures/ urethral instrumentation); Sexually transmitted diseases. The procedure […]
Simple surgical removal of a sick or no functioning or painful testis, with/ without the placement of a prosthesis Why is it done? To remove a symptomatic non-functioning testis. To remove remnants of a testis after destruction with abscess or infection / TB. To remove a shattered testis after severe trauma. How is it […]