Category: Surgical Procedures

The retrocaval ureter represents a relatively uncommon but significant anatomical variation with implications for surgical planning and patient care. It occurs when the ureter passes…

Urethral calculi, or stones within the urethra, present a unique challenge in urological practice due to their often-painful presentation and potential for significant morbidity if…

Infected seminal vesicle (seminal vesiculitis) is a relatively uncommon but often debilitating condition typically stemming from bacterial infection – frequently as a consequence of chronic…

Bladder cancer represents a significant global health concern, impacting hundreds of thousands of individuals annually. While many diagnoses involve invasive disease requiring aggressive treatment approaches,…

Ureteral reimplantation remains a cornerstone in the surgical management of various pediatric and adult urological conditions involving the ureterovesical junction (UVJ). Historically, multiple approaches have…

Congenital ureteral dilatation (CUD) represents a spectrum of urinary tract anomalies impacting infants and children. It arises from structural or functional abnormalities within the ureter…

Cystectomy, the surgical removal of the bladder, represents a significant intervention for patients facing bladder cancer. Traditionally performed through open incisions, this procedure carried substantial…

Urethral strictures, narrowings of the urethra caused by inflammation, injury, or prior surgery, present significant challenges in reconstructive urology. Traditional open surgical approaches often involve…

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), characterized by non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland, affects a significant proportion of aging men. While many manage with conservative treatments,…

Prostate capsule contracture (PCC) is an increasingly recognized complication following radical prostatectomy, often resulting in significant morbidity for patients. While initially described as a rare…