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An Overview of Kidney Stones

While most kidney stones will pass on their own accord, larger stones some will require surgery, especially if there is a threat of kidney damage. Here’s an overview of kidney stones. The kidneys are vital organs that filter water and other waste products from your blood, produce urine and hormones, and maintain levels of minerals… Read more
Reducing The Risk of Erectile Dysfunction With Robotic Surgery

Erectile dysfunction is a potential complication from some surgeries. However, robotic surgery minimises this risk greatly. Erectile dysfunction is the inability to achieve an erection, a firm enough erection needed for sexual intercourse, or the inability to sustain an erection long enough to achieve sexual climax. It is almost always the symptom or result of another problem,… Read more
An Overview of Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP)

Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) is a minimally invasive procedure to treat an enlarged prostate. Here is a look at the procedure, recovery, risks and possible side effects. Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate – otherwise more simply known as holmium laser prostate surgery or abbreviated as HoLEP – is a minimally invasive… Read more
An Overview of Cystoscopy

Here is an overview of cystoscopy, including why it is used, a rundown of the procedure, recovery process, and possible side effects. Cystoscopy is a procedure to inspect the bladder and urethra using a small instrument called a cystoscope – a long thin tube with light and camera attached to the end. It should not… Read more
An Overview of Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Dissection

Here is an overview of retroperitoneal lymph node dissection – also known as RPLND or lymphadenectomy – including a rundown of the procedure, recovery process, and possible side effects. Retroperitoneal lymph node dissection – abbreviated as RPLND or known as a lymphadenectomy – is a surgical procedure to remove cancerous abdominal lymph nodes to treat… Read more
An Overview of Thrombectomy

Here we take a look at urological thrombectomy – a procedure to remove a blood clot (thrombus) from an artery or vein – including the procedure and possible risks or side effects. A thrombectomy is a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot (thrombus) from an artery or vein. The clot may be interrupting the… Read more
An Overview of Transurethral Resection of the Bladder

Here we take a look at transurethral resection of the bladder (TURB or TURBT) – the procedure, recovery process and possible side effects. A transurethral resection of the bladder – often abbreviated as TURB or TURBT – is a surgical procedure to either operate on or inspect the bladder, usually to diagnose bladder cancer or to… Read more
An Overview of Pyeloplasty

Pyeloplasty is a surgical procedure to operate on the renal pelvis in the kidney, usually to remove a blockage or obstruction which can cause long term complications. Pyeloplasty is a surgical produce to operate on the renal pelvis in the kidney where the urine is collected after it is produced. At the junction of the… Read more