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An Indiana pouch is a surgically created urinary diversion that stores and eliminates urine for patients who have had their bladders removed. Learn about the procedure, recovery, advantages, complications, and treatment of this type of surgery.
PTNS (percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation) is a low-risk procedure that uses a needle electrode to stimulate the tibial nerve and improve bladder and bowel function. Learn about its medical uses, procedure, research, reimbursement and NICE guidance.
The Mitrofanoff procedure, also known as appendicovesicostomy, is a surgery that uses the appendix to create a channel between the skin and the bladder. It is an alternative to urethral catheterization for people with urethral damage or dysfunction.
TURP (transurethral resection of the prostate) is a surgical procedure to treat BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia) by removing prostate tissue through the urethra. Learn about the indications, types, risks, and outcomes of TURP and its alternatives.
Ashutosh Tewari is a renowned urologist and oncologist who pioneered robotic surgery for prostate cancer. He is the chairman of urology at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York and has received many awards and grants for his research.
Urology is the medical specialty that deals with the urinary system and the reproductive organs. Learn about the history, fields, techniques, and subspecialties of urology, as well as the education and certification requirements for urologists.
Bladder cancer is a type of cancer that affects the urinary bladder. It can be caused by smoking, infection, chemicals, or other factors. Learn about the signs, diagnosis, and treatment options for bladder cancer.
The towns of Carolina Beach, Boiling Springs Lakes and Southport received more than a foot of rain in the first 12 hours of Monday, a weather event that on average occurs once every 200 years ...