Urology procedures include a range of medical interventions aimed at diagnosing, treating, and managing conditions related to the urinary tract and reproductive system. Urologists use various procedures to treat conditions including kidney stones, urinary incontinence, prostate cancer, bladder infections and erectile dysfunction. These procedures not only provide essential medical care but also contribute to improving the quality of life for patients of all genders and ages.
What does a Urologist treat?
Urologists treat conditions of the urinary tract in all people and the reproductive system in males. They manage issues affecting the kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra, and male sex organs like the prostate and testes.
Do I need a referral for a urology procedure?
Yes. Referral can come from GP or from another Specialist or even from a Doctor you saw in Hospital. It needs to come from a practising Doctor however.
What is robotic urological surgery?
Robotic urology surgery is an advanced, minimally invasive technique where a doctor uses a computer console to control robotic arms for precise operations.
Key procedures include radical prostatectomy, partial nephrectomy, and radical cystectomy.
How long is recovery after prostate surgery?
Recovery in the sense of being able to go back to work… and involves some sort of heavy lifting.
TURP = 2 weeks
HOLEP = 2 weeks
RALP = 4 weeks
What procedures treat kidney stones?
Ureteroscopy (URS): Involves passing a thin, flexible telescope through the bladder into the ureter or kidney, using a laser to break up stones, and removing fragments without any skin incisions.
Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL): A keyhole procedure where a small cut is made in the back to insert a tube directly into the kidney, used to clear large or complex stones.
What is the difference between TURP and HOLEP?
Transurethral Resection of Prostate (TURP) – A small wire loop with an electric current trims away the blocking pieces of the prostate gland.
Holmium Laser Enucleation of Prostate (HOLEP) – A holmium laser beam cuts and seals the tissue, carefully peeling the blocking core away from the outer layer of the prostate.
