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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
