Nephrectomy is an operation to remove part or all of a kidney. It may help people with kidney cancer, severe kidney damage, certain non-cancerous growths, or those donating a healthy kidney for transplantation.
Lithotripsy is a treatment that breaks stones in the kidneys or urinary tract into smaller pieces so they can pass naturally or be removed more easily. It may help people with stones that cause pain, block urine flow, lead to infection, or are unlikely to pass without treatment.
Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is an endoscopic operation that removes prostate tissue blocking urine flow. It usually helps men with bothersome urinary symptoms caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia, which is a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland.
Cystoscopy is a diagnostic and treatment procedure that allows a urologist to examine the urethra, the tube carrying urine out of the body, and the bladder. A thin instrument called a cystoscope, fitted with a light and camera, is gently passed through the urethra to identify problems affecting the urinary tract.
Vasectomy is a minor surgical procedure used as permanent contraception for men who are certain they do not want biological children in the future. It blocks the vas deferens, the tubes that carry sperm from the testicles, so sperm no longer enter the semen released during ejaculation.
Circumcision is a surgical procedure that removes the foreskin, the fold of skin covering the tip of the penis. It may be advised for recurring infections, scarring or foreskin problems, and it may also be requested for personal or religious reasons.
Pancreas transplantation is surgery that replaces a pancreas unable to produce enough insulin with a healthy donor pancreas. It is mainly considered for selected people with severe type 1 diabetes, particularly when dangerous blood sugar problems or advanced kidney disease cannot be adequately managed with standard treatment.
Lymphangiography is a minimally invasive imaging procedure that shows the lymphatic system, the network that transports infection-fighting fluid throughout the body. It can identify abnormal lymph vessels, locate fluid leakage and guide selected treatments for people with suspected lymphatic disorders.
Arthrography is an imaging procedure used to examine the inside of a joint. A contrast material is injected into the joint before images are taken using X-ray, fluoroscopy, computed tomography, or magnetic resonance imaging, helping doctors identify injuries or abnormalities that may not appear clearly on standard scans.
Venography is an imaging procedure used to examine veins and assess how blood flows through them. During venography, a contrast dye is introduced into a vein, and X-ray or other imaging methods create detailed pictures that can help identify blood clots, narrowing, blockages or unusual vein anatomy.
