What 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 …
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21st October 2016Patient Information This leaflet answers some of the questions people ask about a radical orchidectomy operation. If any further questions are raised after reading this information, please speak to a member of the medical and/or nursing staff at any time during your stay in hospital. Your doctor has informed you that you should have your testicle removed as they suspect …
Read morephoto vaporisation of the prostate (PVP)
21st October 2016What and where is the prostate? The prostate is a small gland, about the size of a walnut, which lies just below the bladder (see diagram below) and is only present in men. It is part of the male reproductive system. One of the main functions of the prostate is to squeeze fluid into the urethra as sperm move through …
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 …
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