The urethral meatus is the opening through which urine leaves the body. Meatal stenosis means that this opening has become abnormally narrow and is interfering with urinary flow. It is most often discussed in boys and men, although narrowing of the female urethral opening can also occur. An important point is that a meatus can […]
Pelvic floor physiotherapy after a prostatectomy helps regain bladder control and addresses erectile dysfunction through exercises and other therapies. A physiotherapist can create a personalized plan, which may include pre- and post-operative pelvic floor muscle training (Kegels), bladder retraining, and, in some cases, treatments like focused shockwave therapy for erectile dysfunction. What pelvic floor physiotherapy […]
Male anatomy Dr Jo Schoeman, Urologist Suite 46, Level 4 The Wesley Medical Centre Wesley Hospital Auchenflower Brisbane
Many of my longstanding patients in Bundaberg will remember Richard Marsden, a highly respected urologist who served the Bundaberg community for many years. For much of that time, Richard was Bundaberg’s only urologist. He was deeply committed to regional Queensland and to ensuring that people living outside the major cities could receive high-quality specialist care […]
Indications: Small renal cancers Exophytic Not involving the collecting system Single kidney Fit for surgery Nephron-sparing No longer offered in my practice and will be referred a Urologist who does.
Indications: Renal Cancer meeting the criteria for surgery Unfortunately, this procedure is no longer done in my practice, and you will be referred to a Urologist who does.
Indications: Cystectomy for cancer Irradiated bladder with hemorrhagic cystitis that is not managed well with endoscopic procedures Neurogenic bladders with vesical-ureteric reflux Chronic bladder pain This procedure is not performed by me, and you will be referred to a Urologist who does.
Indications in men: Muscle invasive urothelial cancer Squamous carcinoma bladder Adenocarcinoma bladder I don’t perform this operation, and you will be referred to a high-volume surgeon in a larger institution.
Indications: Muscle invasive urothelial cancer Squamous carcinoma bladder Adenocarcinoma bladder I don’t perform this operation, and you will be referred to a high-volume surgeon in a larger institution.
A diagnostic day procedure under local anesthetic, where a flexible cystoscope is placed in the bladder via the urethra Why is it done? To investigate: Hematuria (blood in the urine) Recurrent urinary tract infections Space occupying lesions in the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra Abnormal cells suggestive of urothelial carcinoma, on urine cytology Possible urethral […]