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Cystoscopy
Cystoscopy is a diagnostic procedure that allows the physician to directly examine the urinary tract, particularly the bladder, the urethra, and the openings to the ureters. Cystoscopy can assist in identifying problems with the urinary tract, such as early signs of cancer, infection, strictures (narrowing), obstruction, and bleeding.
Cystoscopy with Retrograde Pyelogram
A retrograde pyelogram is a type of X-ray that allows visualization of the bladder, ureters, and renal pelvis. During a cystoscopy, contrast dye, which helps enhance the X-ray images, can be introduced into the ureters via a catheter.
Prostate Biopsy
A biopsy is a procedure performed to remove tissue or cells from the body for examination under a microscope.
Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP)
The prostate gland is an organ found in men, surrounding the neck of the urinary bladder.
Lithotripsy
Lithotripsy is a noninvasive (the skin is not pierced) procedure used to treat kidney stones that are too large to pass through the urinary tract. Lithotripsy treats kidney stones by sending focused ultrasonic energy or shock waves directly to the stone first located with fluoroscopy (a type of X-ray “movie”) or ultrasound (high frequency sound waves).
Urethro/Urteroscopy
Urethroscopy or ureteroscopy are endoscopic procedures in which stones in the urethra or ureter may be removed with a device inserted through a short, flexible, lighted tube, called an endoscope.
Stent Placement
A stent is a synthetic, tubular device that may be used along with other procedures. A stent may be inserted through a special scope into the urinary tract to allow stones to pass more easily.
Holmium Laser
The VersaPulse holmium laser combines excellent cutting, ablation and coagulation properties for precise, virtually bloodless procedures. It is also extremely effective in fragmenting urinary and gall bladder stones of all compositions, making it an ideal multipurpose surgical tool. Because its laser light is transmitted through flexible fibers, it is especially suited for minimally invasive endoscopic and laparoscopic procedures.
Lithotron Lithotripter
The HealthTronics LithoTron Lithotripter, one of the most effective lithotripsy machines on the market. The Lithotron Lithotriper utilizes spark gap technology to generate shock waves inside a water balloon which is placed up against the outside of a patient’s body. The created shock wave is carefully focused into the patient’s body and can thereby fragment urinary calculi within either the kidney or ureter. The LithoTron is composed of (1) a shock wave generator unit; (2) a control cabinet; (3) a C-arm fluoroscopy device; and (4) a motorized patient treatment table. It has one of the best success rates (86.1%) and lowest retreatment rates (4.1%) available, making the LithoTron very popular with urologists and patients alike.
What's New in Urology?
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