Robotic Assisted Radical Nephrectomy
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.
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Ileal Conduit / Urinary Diversion
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.
Robotic Assisted Radical Cysto-prostatectomy with Ileal Conduit or Neobladder
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.
Robotic Assisted Radical Cystectomy with Ileal Conduit / Neobladder
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.
Flexible Cystoscopy with Urethral Dilatation
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 […]
Plavix / Clopidogrel
This needs to be ceased 5 days prior to surgery Replaced with Aspirin Cardiologist opinion in essential
Asprin
Most procedures are done with aspirin on board. No need to stop aspirin
Nephrostomy Tube
What is a nephrostomy? A nephrostomy tube is a thin plastic tube inserted through the skin of your back into your kidney to drain urine when normal urine flow is blocked. It is used to relieve pressure on the kidney, prevent damage, and allow urine to be collected in a bag outside the body. Why […]
Prostate Artery Embolization – PAE
What is it? Prostate artery embolization (PAE) is a minimally invasive, non-surgical procedure to treat BPH, blocking the blood supply to the prostate. An interventional radiologist guides a catheter through a small incision in the wrist or groin to the prostate arteries, where tiny particles are injected to restrict blood flow, causing the gland to […]
Angiomyolipoma – AML
What is it: Angiomyolipoma (AML) is a benign tumor, most commonly found in the kidney. Composed of fat, muscle and blood vessels. It is often discovered incidentally and is usually asymptomatic, Can cause pain, anemia, fever, or high blood pressure if it grows large enough. Not dangerous but large or specific types, like the epithelioid […]