Urologic Surgery Glossary

Implantable prosthetic device used to treat severe urinary incontinence by providing mechanical compression of the ureth...

Inflammation of both the glans penis (balanitis) and foreskin (posthitis) occurring simultaneously.

Immunotherapy using Bacillus Calmette-Guérin for treating superficial bladder cancer.

Narrowing of the bladder neck resulting in bladder outlet obstruction and voiding difficulties.

Endoscopic procedure making small cuts in the bladder neck to improve urinary flow.

Bladder tube created from posterior bladder wall to bridge ureteral defects during reconstruction surgery.

Benign prostatic hyperplasia; non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland.

Radiographic imaging of the penile corpora cavernosa using contrast injection to evaluate venous leakage.

Congenital penile curvature, often associated with hypospadias, causing ventral bending of the penis during erection.

Sterile technique of periodic self-catheterization to empty the bladder completely.

Surgically created internal pouch for urine storage that can be emptied by catheterization through a valve mechanism.

Scarring within the erectile tissue of the penis, causing curvature and erectile dysfunction.

Surgical repair or reconstruction of the penile corpora cavernosa, often for curvature correction or trauma repair.

Manual compression technique applied over the bladder to facilitate urine expression.

Congenital condition where one or both testes fail to descend into the scrotum.

Surgical removal of the urinary bladder, typically for cancer treatment.

Endoscopic fragmentation and removal of bladder stones through the urethra.

Endoscopic fragmentation and removal of bladder stones using mechanical or laser energy.

Direct visual examination of bladder interior using a thin, flexible or rigid endoscope.

Complete absence of detrusor muscle contractions during bladder filling or voiding attempts.

Surgical removal or incision of detrusor muscle fibers to reduce bladder pressure and improve compliance.

Condition where the bladder muscle contracts involuntarily during bladder filling.

Neurologic condition where the bladder muscle and urethral sphincter contract simultaneously instead of coordinating pro...

Inflammation of the epididymis, typically caused by bacterial infection, resulting in scrotal pain and swelling.