Catheters Catheters are small tubes designed for insertion into the bladder to drain urine when patients are unable to naturally. They are made using various materials and can safely remain inserted for weeks. A balloon-like device holds the catheter in position in the bladder and is deflated before removal of […]
CT Scan Assessment for Prostate Cancer
CT scans Computed Tomography typically shortened to CT scan offer similar benefits to x-rays, MRI’s or PET scans however by combining x-ray and computerised technologies, your consultants are provided with far greater detail in the final scan images. CT scans improve the accuracy of patient diagnoses whilst helping to determine the […]
TRUS Prostate Biopsy (transrectal ultrasound)
TRUS prostate biopsy A transrectal ultrasound prostate biopsy, known as a TRUS is used to take multiple prostate tissue samples via the rectum. A patient’s specific condition and prostate dimensions dictate where the tissue samples are taken. Your consultant will analyse and assess the extracted samples to confirm whether you […]
Kidney Stones Symptoms and Treatment
Kidney stones Kidney stones can occur when waste products fail to be fully expelled by healthy kidneys during urination; these remain in the bloodstream, forming solid lumps within the kidney. Kidney stones vary in size and can either remain in the kidney without issue, or painfully move through the bladder, […]
Interstitial Cystitis Symptoms Causes & Treatment
Interstitial Cystitis Also referred to as Frequency-urgency-dysuria syndrome and/or Painful bladder syndrome, IC (Interstitial cystitis) is a chronic medical disorder that’s known to tighten or even scar the bladder, upon the bladder wall becoming inflamed or irritated. Patients diagnosed with IC commonly suffer from a reduced capacity to retain urine. […]
Hydrocele and Varicocele Lumps & Swelling in Testicles
Lumps & Swelling – Hydroceles Hydroceles are the result of a build up of fluid around the testicles within the scrotum. They typically occur during infancy but can also occur in more mature males causing swelling yet painless testicles. While infants develop hydroceles at birth, adults are believed to develop […]
Bladder Cancer Symptoms and Treatment
Bladder Cancer Symptoms Bladder cancer is quite common and like any cancer, occurs when normal cells in the body change and begin to affect surrounding healthy cells; this can cause disruptive symptoms such as uncomfortable urination and an increased regularity and urgency in the need to urinate, as well as […]
Penis Vacuum Pumps for Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
Erectile Dysfunction treatment options The effective treatment options available for ED (Erectile Dysfunction) today, include hormone therapy, medication, penile injections and inflatable penile implants; penis vacuum pumps are a safe method of ED treatment (that also avoid the use of medication) that have helped many patients to restore a satisfactory […]
HoLEP treatment for BPH Enlarged Prostate
HoLEP treatment HoLEP (Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate) treatments are available to patients diagnosed with BHP; they are used to improve or resolve urinary issues such as urine retention. HoLEP treatments are safe, minimally invasive and are typically performed under general anaesthetic (although a spinal block or spinal anaesthetic […]
iTind Treatment for BPH/BPE Enlarged Prostate
iTind treatment procedure BPH or BPE is responsible for over thirty percent of cases in patients aged fifty or over¹. This relatively new iTind treatment offers patients diagnosed with BHP (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia) a safe, long-term relief from symptomatic urinary issues. Urine flow is improved by temporarily implanting a device […]