Orchidectomy
What is an Orchidectomy? An Orchidectomy is an operation to remove one or both of the testicles. This may be done through a cut in your scrotum (scrotal incision)...
Archive: Urology
Urology Patient-Initiated Follow-up appointments
What is a Patient-Initiated Follow-Up (PIFU) appointment? A patient initiated follow up (PIFU) allows you to arrange follow up appointments as and when you need them. This puts you...
Bladder tumours – Transurethral resection of bladder tumour (TURBT)
We hope this patient information leaflet will support the information your surgeon has given you and help you to make an informed decision about having your bladder operation. You...
The nurse-led prostate surveillance telephone clinic
Your specialist urology nurse Team is: • Emelda Moos • Laura Miles • Alex Jones • Reena Kakodkar • Contact details ; 01908 996901 (answerphone) • Working hours: 8:30...
Urology Team Macmillan CNS and MDT
The Urology Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) / Key Worker provide a service for patients diagnosed with a urological cancer. The role is available to provide a point of contact,...
Intravesical BCG
Phone Contact numbers: Urology Nursing Team The Uro-Oncology logy Nursing Team is as follows: Emelda Moos, Laura Miles, Alex Jones, Reena Kakodkar. Contact details ; 01908 996901 (answerphone) Working...
Going Home with a Catheter
This booklet has been produced to help you or your carer look after your catheter at home. If you have any questions when you have read this booklet please...
Varicocele
What is varicocele? Varicocele is a group of enlarged veins near your testicles. It is more common on the left scrotum, but may occur on either side. What causes...
Nephrostomy Tube Insertion and Care
What is a Nephrostomy? Urine from a normal kidney drains through a narrow, muscular tube called a ureter into the bladder. If this becomes blocked (obstructed) by a stone,...
Adult Circumcision
What is circumcision? It is the removal of the foreskin or loose skin around the penis. Why is it needed? The two most common reasons are: • Repeated infections...