Entries by drjo

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 […]