Bladder Surgery
Augmentation Bladder – Ileocystoplasty
Item Number: Why is it done? This procedure is seldom used today, with the more frequent use of Sacro-neuro-modulation and Intravesical BOTOX This procedure is done to enlarge a bladder, especially in the spinal patient with a small contracted overactive bladder. It...
Bladder Diverticulectomy
Product Summary: AMA rates Open excision of bladder diverticulum. Controversial procedure for the excision of a bladder diverticulum where there is bladder calculus and bladder function is compromised/ Item number: 37020, 105 Why is it done? This procedure is...
Bladder Fistulectomy
Item Number: Why is it done? Bladder intestinal fistula is an abnormal communication between bladder and bowel. Many causes: Previous surgery Diverticular disease Colonic cancers Radiation This procedure is performed when all other treatment options are exhausted with...
First Stage Sacro Neuro Modulation
Item Number: 36663, 18262 The aim is to alter the neuro-transmission from the Spinal Centre to the Bladder Why is it done? To alter the neuro-transmission from the Spinal Centre to the Bladder: Refractory Over Active Bladders with Urge Incontinence (OAB) Under Active...
Flexible Cystoscopy
Product Summary: AMA rates A traumatic endoscopic procedure to view the bladder. Under local or sedation Item Number: 36812, 105 A diagnostic day procedure under local anaesthetic, where a flexible cystoscope is placed in the bladder via the urethra. Why is it done?...
Flexible Cystoscopy & Removal Stent
Item Number: 36833 A day procedure under local anaesthetic, where a flexible cystoscope is placed in the bladder via the urethra to remove a stent placed with previous upper urinary tract work Why is it done? To investigate: Haematuria (blood in the urine) Recurrent...
Full Implant Sacro Neuro Modulation
Item Number: 36666, 36663, 18262 The aim is to alter the neuro-transmission from the Spinal Centre to the Bladder Why is it done? Incomplete Bladder emptying, large post-void residual urine volumes Under Active Bladders Chronic Pelvic Pain Causative factors: -...
Intravesical BCG-Therapy
Item Number: Why is it done? Treatment for localized superficial Urothelial Carcinoma of Bladder and Ureter (T1G3) How is it done? A Local anaesthetic gel is administered as for a Urethral Catheterization procedure This is done under a sterile procedure. A...
Intravesical Chorpactin Therapy
Item Number: Why is it done? Treatment for Advanced or Resistant Painful Bladder Syndrome or “Interstitial Cystitis” Only 1% of Urologist use this as last resort for PBS/IC How is it done? This is done under sedation using a sterile procedure. A 14-16 Fr...
Intravesical Chorpactin Therapy (DMSO)
Item Number: Why is it done? Treatment for Advanced or Resistant Painful Bladder Syndrome or “Interstitial Cystitis How is it done? A Local anaesthetic gel is administered as for a Urethral Catheterization procedure This is done under a sterile procedure. A...
Intravesical iAluRil-Therapy
Item Number: Why is it done? New long-awaited treatment for Advanced or Resistant Painful Bladder Syndrome or “Interstitial Cystitis” How is it done? A Local anaesthetic gel is administered as for a Urethral Catheterisation procedure This is done under a...
Radical Cysto-Prostatectomy and Urethrectomy with Conduit
Radical Cysto-prostatectomy and Urethrectomy with Conduit Most complicated procedure done in Urology Indicated for treatment of Locally Advanced Urothelial Carcinoma of the bladder as curative procedure. In combination with adjuvant Chemo and Radiation therapy for...
Radical Cystectomy in the Female Patient
Most complicated procedure done in Urology Indicated for treatment of Locally Advanced Urothelial Carcinoma of the bladder as curative procedure. In combination with adjuvant Chemo and Radiation therapy for advanced bladder cancer. Not done in this practice and will...
Radical Cysto-Prostatectomy and Urethrectomy with Neo-Bladder
Radical Cysto-prostatectomy and Urethrectomy with Neo-bladder Most complicated procedure done in Urology Indicated for treatment of Locally Advanced Urothelial Carcinoma of the bladder as curative procedure. In combination with adjuvant Chemo and Radiation therapy for...
Rigid Cystoscopy
Product Summary: AMA rates Placement of a rigid cystoscope in the bladder +/- retrograde pyelogram Item Number: 36812, 105 A diagnostic day procedure under general anaesthetic, where a rigid cystoscope is placed in the bladder via the urethra Why is it done? To...
Second Stage Sacro Neuro Modulation
Item Number: 36666, 18262 When the Temporary leads for SNM have proven to have given an improvement in symptoms a permanent lead placement is done The aim was to alter the neuro-transmission from the Spinal Centre to the Bladder: Why is it done? To alter the...