Category: Surgical Procedures
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Robotic Bladder Wall Reconstruction After Tumor Resection
Bladder cancer, particularly when requiring cystectomy (bladder removal), presents significant reconstructive challenges for surgeons. While various methods exist to restore urinary continence and function after…
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Scrotal Exploration in Suspected Spermatic Cord Torsion
Spermatic cord torsion is a urological emergency requiring prompt diagnosis and intervention to preserve testicular viability. The condition arises from twisting of the spermatic cord,…
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Reimplantation of Ureter Into Augmented Bladder Wall
Reconstructive urology has advanced significantly in recent decades, offering innovative solutions for patients facing complex bladder dysfunction due to various conditions like neurogenic bladder, cancer…
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Open Excision of Symptomatic Retrocaval Ureter
The retrocaval ureter is a relatively uncommon anatomical variant where the distal ureter courses posterior to the inferior vena cava (IVC) before entering the bladder.…
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Laser Incision of Bladder Neck Contracture With Stenting
Bladder neck contracture (BNC) represents a significant challenge in post-prostatectomy care, often leading to frustrating urinary symptoms for patients. Following radical prostatectomy – whether open,…
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Simultaneous Urethral Graft and Sling Implantation
The management of complex urinary incontinence and urethral loss following pelvic surgery, radiation therapy, or trauma presents significant challenges for urologists. Traditional approaches often involve…
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Two-Stage Correction of Penile Skin Deficiency Syndrome
Penile Skin Deficiency Syndrome (PSDS), also known as penile webbing or foreskin deficiency, is a rare congenital condition characterized by insufficient skin covering all or…
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Robotic Tumor Resection in Solitary Functioning Kidney
The management of renal tumors in patients with solitary functioning kidneys presents a unique challenge for urologists. Traditional open partial nephrectomy has long been the…
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Open Repair of Renal Calyceal Fistulas in Trauma Patients
Renal calyceal fistulas represent relatively uncommon yet challenging urological injuries, particularly in the context of trauma. These connections between the renal collecting system and cutaneous…
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Endoscopic Coagulation for Bladder Hemangioma Lesions
Bladder hemangiomas, though relatively rare, present unique challenges in urological practice due to their propensity for bleeding and potential for misdiagnosis as more sinister lesions…