Entries by drjo

Movember

MOVEMBER It’s that time of the year where we support the people in our lives that suffer with conditions that are treatable and early intervention can make a huge difference: Prostate cancer Testis cancer Penile cancer Depression and suicidal thoughts What can we do? Awareness is key Regular GP visits with regular PSA testing for […]

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.

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 […]