Urology

Urology

The study and treatment of disorders of the urogenital organs.

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ureterolithiasis

Biology; Urology

The formation or presence of calculi (stones) in one or both ureters.

percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCN)

Percutaneous means "though the skin." In PCN, the surgeon or urologist makes a 1-centimeter incision under local anesthesia in the patient's back, through which an instrument called a nephroscope is ...

urine cytology

Biology; Urology

A urine cytology test is an exam of the cells in your urine to detect bladder cancer. The urine specimen is processed in a laboratory and examined under a microscope by a pathologist who looks for ...

suprapubic / retropubic prostatectomy

Biology; Urology

This involves the removal of obstructing prostatic tissue through a supra-pubic incision ( a cut below the belly button ). The Prostate is not wholly removed. Suprapubic Prostatectomy requires ...

gleason score (GS)

Biology; Urology

A grading system used to help evaluate the aggressiveness of cancer and prognosis of men with prostate cancer. It is based on a 2 to 10 scale, the higher the score the more likely cancer cells will ...

Kegel exercises

Biology; Urology

Exercises is to strengthen the muscles of the pelvic floor, which leads to more control and prevents leakage.

Prostatron

Biology; Urology

Also called TUMT or Transurethral Microwave Thermotherapy. A catheter is placed within the bladder and positioned within the prostate, then the antenna emits microwaves. This procedure increases the ...