Uro Surgery
Urologic surgery, also known as urological surgery or urology, is a surgical specialty focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of disorders of the male and female urinary tract system and the male reproductive organs. Urologic surgeons, also called urologists, are trained to perform a wide range of surgical procedures to address conditions affecting the kidneys, bladder, ureters, urethra, prostate, and male reproductive organs.
Some common urologic surgical procedures include:
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Lithotripsy: A procedure used to break up kidney stones into smaller fragments using shock waves, allowing them to pass more easily through the urinary tract and be excreted in the urine.
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Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP): A surgical procedure used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) by removing excess prostate tissue that is obstructing the flow of urine through the urethra.
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Prostatectomy: Surgical removal of part or all of the prostate gland, often performed to treat prostate cancer or severe BPH that has not responded to other treatments.
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Nephrectomy: Surgical removal of one or both kidneys, typically performed to treat kidney cancer, severe kidney damage, or kidney donation for transplantation.
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Cystectomy: Surgical removal of part or all of the bladder, often performed to treat bladder cancer or other conditions such as interstitial cystitis or severe bladder dysfunction.
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Urinary Diversion: Surgical creation of a new pathway for urine to leave the body after removal of the bladder, typically using a piece of intestine to create a stoma (opening) on the abdominal wall, allowing urine to be collected in a pouch outside the body.
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Orchiectomy: Surgical removal of one or both testicles, typically performed to treat testicular cancer or severe trauma to the testicles.
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Vasectomy: A minor surgical procedure used for permanent male contraception by cutting or blocking the vas deferens, preventing sperm from being ejaculated during ejaculation.
Urologic surgery may be performed using traditional open techniques or minimally invasive approaches such as laparoscopy or robotic-assisted surgery, which involve smaller incisions, less postoperative pain, and faster recovery times compared to open surgery.
Category:General Surgery
