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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
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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
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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
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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
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An Overview of Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP)
A transurethral resection of the prostate – or TURP – is an operation on an enlarged prostate, which can make it difficult for men to urinate. A transurethral resection of the prostate – commonly abbreviated as TURP – is an operation on the prostate gland for men who are having trouble urinating due to enlargement… Read more
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Urology Clinic Sydney
Dr Arianayagam is an experienced urologist and specialist urological surgeon based in Sydney. He works from his urology clinic in Bella Vista, and at both public and private hospitals across Sydney. Dr Arianayagam is a specialist urologist with a wealth of experience treating cancers and other disorders of the urinary system. He completed his urology… Read more
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What Is A Ureteroscopy?
Ureteroscopy is a surgical procedure that employs a small, flexible instrument called an ureteroscope to inspect and treat issues inside the kidneys and urinary tract. During a ureteroscopy, the ureteroscope – similar to a laparoscope – uses fibre-optic technology to provide video imagery to the urologist. It also has small channels for operating. Ureterosccopy is most often used… Read more
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What Is a Vasectomy?
Vasectomy is a surgical procedure for permanent contraception in men that involves cutting both the tubes that carry sperm from the testicles to the penis. Vasectomy is a common surgical procedure for permanent contraception in men. Its method involves cutting and blocking the vas deferens – a tube located in the groin that carries sperm from… Read more