Archive: Urology

Trans-Rectal Ultrasound Guided Biopsy of the Prostate Gland

This information booklet has been designed for patients undergoing a Trans Rectal Ultrasound Guided Biopsy. It will explain to you exactly what this procedure entails and what will happen...

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Trans Urethral Resection of Prostate (TURP)

What is a Prostate Operation? Introduction We hope this patient information leaflet will support the information your surgeon has given you and help you to make an informed decision...

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Circumcision A Parent / Carer’s Guide

What is circumcision? It is the removal of the foreskin or loose skin around the tip of the penis. Why is it needed? The two most common reasons are:...

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One Stop Prostate Clinic

Aim: Your GP has referred you to the urology department; this information leaflet is designed to help you prepare for your appointment in the one stop prostate clinic. What...

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What is a Urethrotomy?

What is an Urethrotomy? Urethrotomy is an operation to open up a stricture (narrowing) in the urethra (water pipe). A stricture occurs when a part of the urethra becomes...

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What is a Supra-Pubic Catheter?

This booklet has been produced to help you or your carer look after your Supra Pubic Catheter at home. If you have any questions when you read this booklet...

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Urodynamics

Introduction Your specialist has decided that you need a test called Urodynamics. This booklet has been designed to help answer some of the questions that you may have about...

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Extra Corporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL)

What is Lithotripsy? Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL) is a modern, non-surgical way of treating kidney stones, without General Anaesthetic. The treatment lasts approximately 30 minutes and uses ultrasound...

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Ureteric Stent – Going home

What is a Ureteric Stent? A ureteric stent is a thin, hollow flexible plastic tube approximately 12 inches in length, which is inserted through your bladder using a telescope....

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What is a Flexible Cystoscopy?

This information booklet has been designed for patients undergoing a Flexible Cystoscopy. It will explain to you exactly what this procedure entails and what will happen afterwards. What is...

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