What 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 through …
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22nd July 2020What is a Nephrostomy tube? It is a drainage tube which is directly placed into the kidney through your skin. This tube is placed using highest practice standards under radiology or X-ray guidance. The tube will then be attached to a drainage bag outside the body. Why do I need this procedure? This tube is placed if you have a …
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24th June 2020What is Urodynamics? Urodynamics is a test used to give us more detailed information about your bladder, it is designed to assess bladder function which will help us to decide the best treatment for you. The test will usually be performed by a Nurse Specialist or a Urologist. During the test, you will be positioned comfortably on a couch and …
Read moreCystoscopy and crushing of a bladder stone (litholapaxy)
2nd October 2019What is the evidence base for this information? This publication includes advice from consensus panels, the British Association of Urological Surgeons, the Department of Health and evidence-based sources. It is, therefore, a reflection of best urological practice in the UK. It is intended to supplement any advice you may already have been given by your GP or other healthcare professionals. …
Read moreLaparoscopic removal of the adrenal gland
2nd October 2019What is the adrenal gland? The adrenal glands are two small organs which sit on top of your kidneys. Their main role is to produce and release hormones into the body. These hormones include ones that control blood pressure, sex hormones, regulate metabolism and contribute to the immune system function. What is Laparoscopic removal of the adrenal gland? Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy …
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24th July 2018Introduction This leaflet has been designed to help you to recover following a nephrectomy (kidney removal). Wound Care Your wound (also called your incision sites) will be covered with film dressings. Your nurse will change these before you go home and advise you on how long to leave them on. This will normally be for a further 3 days. Once …
Read moreBladder training how to use your pelvic floor muscles
27th June 2018What is bladder training? Bladder training is a way of treating problems of urinary urgency and frequency. What is the aim of bladder training? The aim of bladder training is to ‘train’ the bladder to hold on. Over time you can gradually restore a more normal bladder emptying pattern by trying to ignore some of the signals from the bladder …
Read moreDietary advice for stone formers urology leaflet
24th May 2018How much do I need to drink? Drinking enough fluid is the most important way of preventing stone formation and reduces your risk of stone formation by almost one third (30-40%). Not drinking enough fluid causes your urine to become concentrated and makes stones more likely to form. Try to drink two to three litres (four to six pints) of …
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19th April 2018What are kidney stones? Kidney stones can form within the kidney, within the ureter (the tube draining urine from the kidney) or in the bladder. They can be many different sizes and shapes. The reason why most kidney stones form is not known. Most stones are made of calcium (an electrolyte found naturally in our bodies). A stone may cause …
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