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GENERAL UROLOGY
Transurethral resection of the prostate(TURP)
Introduction
A transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is a surgical procedure that involves cutting away a section of the prostate gland. It is often used to treat prostate enlargement (benign prostate hyperplasia). A TURP may be necessary if: The first treatments for prostate enlargement, such as medication, fail to control symptoms - this occurs in around one in 10 men. An enlarged prostate leads to complications, such as bladder stones or a bladder infection because the bladder is unable to be emptied properly.
READ MOREVasectomy (male sterilisation)
Introduction
A woman can get pregnant if a man’s sperm reaches one of her eggs (ova). Contraception tries to stop this happening by keeping the egg and sperm apart or by stopping egg production. One method of contraception is vasectomy (male sterilisation). During a minor operation, the tubes that carry sperm from a man's testicles to the penis are cut, blocked and sealed.
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Circumcision
Introduction
Male Circumcision is the surgical removal of the foreskin. The foreskin is the hood of skin covering the end of the penis, which can be gently pulled back. Circumcision may be performed for: Religious reasons – Circumcision is a common practice in the Jewish and Islamic faiths and is also practised by many African communities as a tribal or ethnic tradition Medical reasons - recurrent infections of the penis, difficulty when passing urine due to a tight foreskin
READ MOREEpididymal Cysts
Introduction
Lumps and swellings in the testicles are a relatively common symptom in boys and men, and can have a number of different causes. The vast majority of testicular lumps and swellings are caused by benign (non-cancerous) conditions that may not need treatment, but it's important to know what's normal for you and to see your GP if you notice any changes in your testicles so they can try to identify the cause.
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