What is trial without catheter? Trial without catheter is when a catheter which has been inserted previously into your bladder via the urethra or abdomen is removed for a trial period to determine whether you are able to pass sufficient urine spontaneously as before. The urethra is the tube from your bladder through which urine drains. The catheter is held …
Read moreTransrectal ultrasound of prostate and biopsies
21st October 2016What is the prostate? The Prostate is an organ forming part of the male reproductive system. It is located immediately below the bladder and just in front of the bowel. The back of your prostate presses against your rectum (back passage) and the front of your prostate surrounds your urethra (the tube that carries urine from your bladder and out …
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21st October 2016What is a Prostate? The Prostate is an organ forming part of the male reproductive system. It is located immediately below the bladder and just in front of the bowel. The back of your prostate presses against your rectum (back passage) and the front of your prostate surrounds your urethra (the tube that carries urine from your bladder and out …
Read moreTrans urethral resection of bladder tumour
21st October 2016You have been informed that you have a bladder tumour, and we are suspicious that this is a bladder cancer. We have written this leaflet to answer some of your questions that you may have about this common condition. In the case of bladder cancer there are two types of malignant tumours (cancerous): invasive and non-invasive. The most common is …
Read moreTOT bladder operation (transobturator tape)
21st October 2016About your operation You have been diagnosed as having ‘genuine stress incontinence’ (GSI) which is a type of leakage amenable to surgery. The operation you have been recommended involves placing a special tape under the urethra (water pipe) to support the valve mechanism. The tape rests under the urethra without tension. It acts rather like a hammock supporting the urethra …
Read moreRigid cystoscopy
21st October 2016What is a rigid cystoscopy? It is a visual examination of the inside of the bladder. It is performed using either a general anaesthetic, where you are asleep, or a spinal anaesthetic, where you have no feeling below the waist. Why do I need a rigid cystoscopy? A cystoscopy can help to diagnose the causes of symptoms such as: Blood …
Read morePercutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL)
21st October 2016What is a percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL)? A percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is a procedure to remove a kidney stone or stones. Percutaneous means ‘through the skin’ and nephrolithotomy means ‘taking stones out of the kidney’. Why do I need a PCNL? From the results of your tests, you have a stone or stones in your kidney. Not all kidney stones cause …
Read moreMale pelvic floor exercises
21st October 2016Introduction Men experience a variety of problems with their urinary system, leading to unwanted leakage of urine. Some also have difficulty controlling wind or leakage from the bowels. Often this is due to a weakness of the muscles of the pelvic floor, which have an important function in preventing these troublesome conditions. In particular, pelvic floor exercises have been shown …
Read moreLower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) for men
21st October 2016Introduction This information is for men who are troubled by lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). Healthcare professionals use the words ‘Lower urinary tract symptoms’ (or LUTS) to describe the problems they believe are related to the working of the bladder (which holds urine) and the urethra (the tube from the bladder to outside) through which urine passes when we urinate. …
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