Radical Cystectomy in the Female Patient

by | Jul 22, 2019 | Bladder Surgery

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...

Rigid Cystoscopy

by | Jul 18, 2019 | Bladder Surgery

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

by | Jul 18, 2019 | Bladder Surgery

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...

Trans-Urethral Cauterization of Bladder Bleeders + Evacuation Clots

by | Jul 18, 2019 | Bladder Surgery

Item Number:                                                                                                                              Why is it done? Primary management of: Continuous or intermittent bleeding from bladder vessels More prominent after radiation...

Trans-Urethral Resection of Bladder Tumour

by | Jul 18, 2019 | Bladder Surgery

Product Summary: AMA rates Trans Urethral resection of bladder tumour with MMC: 2cm, 2cm/multiple Item numbers: 36840, 13948, 105; 36845, 13948, 105 An endoscopic procedure where bladder tumours are excised via the Urethra. This is done under GA. Why is it done?...