Urology

Urology

The study and treatment of disorders of the urogenital organs.

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Libido

Biology; Urology

Desire or interest in sexual activity. Prostate cancer diagnosis and its treatment can affect this.

Cryotherapy

Biology; Urology

During an operation probes are placed in the prostate. The probes are then frozen which kills the prostatic cells.

Varcicocele

Biology; Urology

Dilated veins that drain the testicle, resulting in poorer drainage and, possibly, infertility.

Sometimes complicated cases of incontinence require implantation of a device known as an artificial urinary sphincter. People who might benefit from this treatment include those who are incontinent ...

Hernia

Biology; Urology

Protrusion of a part or structure through the tissues normally containing it.

Risk factor

Biology; Urology

Something that may increase the chance of developing a disease. Some examples of risk factors for cancer include age, family history of certain cancers, use of tobacco products, certain eating ...

Sling procedures

Biology; Urology

Surgical methods for treating urinary incontinence involving the placement of a sling, made either of tissue obtained from the person undergoing the sling procedure or a synthetic material. The sling ...