Cystoscopy
(Bladder Scope)
Cystoscopy is a diagnostic test done so that the surgeon
can see directly into the lower urinary tract (bladder and
urethra). A lighted, tubular telescope-like instrument called
a cystoscope is placed into the bladder through the urethra.
This test is done for many reasons. It is to look for problems
associated with bleeding or pain. It can be done to look
for obstruction of the urinary tract or to look for stones.
It can also be used to detect problems with the lining of
the bladder. Water flows through the cystoscope so the surgeon
can see the bladder, urethra and the insertion of the ureters
into the bladder. X-rays may be done along with cystoscopy
to look for different problems with the ureter or kidney.
It is done under general anesthesia so your child will feel
no pain.
Vasectomy
Vasectomy is a surgical procedure for male sterilization
and/or permanent birth control. During the procedure, the
vasa deferentia of a man are severed, and then tied/sealed
in a manner such to prevent sperm from entering into the
seminal stream (ejaculate). Vasectomies are usually performed
in a physician's office or medical clinic. Due to the simplicity
of the surgery, a vasectomy usually takes less than 30 minutes
to complete. After a short recovery at the doctor's office
(usually less than an hour), the patient is sent home to
rest. Because the procedure is minimally invasive, many
vasectomy patients find that they can resume their typical
sexual behavior within a week, and do so with minimal discomfort.
Circumcision
Circumcision is the removal of the foreskin, which is the
skin that covers the tip of the penis. In the United States,
it is often done before a new baby leaves the hospital.
There are medical benefits and risks to circumcision. Possible
benefits include a lower risk of urinary tract infections,
penile cancer and sexually transmitted diseases. The risks
include pain and a low risk of bleeding or infection.
Urodynamics
Urodynamics
is a group of tests that allow us to look at how your lower
urinary tract works. Your lower urinary tract includes the
bladder (which stores urine) and the urethra (which is the
tube that carries urine from your bladder to the outside).
This is the only form of testing we have to look at the
function of the lower urinary tract.
Urodynamics
helps identify specific problems related to:
Controlling your urine
Not emptying your bladder completely
Feeling of frequent and/or urgent need to urinate
Weak or intermittent (stopping and starting) urine
flow
Frequent urinary tract infections
Minimally
Invasive Prostate Enlargement Procedures
Office procedures exist for prostate enlargement treatment.
Examples include Transurethral Needle Ablation of the Prostate
(TUNA), Cooled Thermotherapy, and Microwave Therapy.
Please
click on the following useful links to learn more about
this condition.
TUNA - http://www.medtronic.com/intl/eau/tuna.html
CoreTherm - http://www.prostalund.com/
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