Urologic Surgery Glossary

Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy; non-invasive treatment using shock waves to fragment kidney stones.

A rapidly progressive necrotizing fasciitis affecting the perineal, perianal, and genital regions.

A grading system for prostate cancer based on histological appearance and architectural patterns.

High-intensity focused ultrasound therapy used as a minimally invasive treatment for localized prostate cancer.

Swelling of kidney due to urine backup caused by obstruction of urinary flow.

Congenital condition where urethral opening is located on underside of penis rather than tip.

Urinary diversion procedure using a segment of small bowel to create a conduit between the ureters and abdominal wall st...

Surgical removal of a testis through an inguinal incision, the standard approach for suspected testicular cancer.

Sacral neuromodulation treatment using an implanted device to stimulate sacral nerves for overactive bladder and urinary...

Direct instillation of therapeutic agents into the bladder through catheterization.

International Prostate Symptom Score, a validated questionnaire assessing lower urinary tract symptoms severity.

Intravenous pyelogram; X-ray study using contrast to visualize the urinary tract.

Non-invasive procedure using shock waves to break kidney stones into smaller fragments.

Surgical technique using labial fat pad tissue to reinforce urethral or vesicovaginal fistula repairs.

Surgical enlargement of the urethral opening (meatus) to correct stenosis or stricture.

Surgical creation of a continent catheterizable channel from the bladder to the skin using appendix or bowel.

Continent urinary reconstruction using intestinal tissue to create a new bladder reservoir after cystectomy.

Surgical removal of kidney, either partial or complete, for various medical conditions.

Surgical creation of an opening between the kidney and skin surface for drainage.

Bladder dysfunction resulting from neurological damage affecting normal bladder control mechanisms.

Surgical procedure to move undescended testicle into scrotum and secure it in position.

A clinical syndrome characterized by urinary urgency with or without incontinence, usually accompanied by frequency and...

Urologic emergency where retracted foreskin becomes trapped behind the glans penis and cannot be returned to its normal...

Percutaneous nephrolithotomy, a minimally invasive surgical technique for removing large kidney stones.