Urologic Surgery Glossary

A cystic dilation of the distal ureter that protrudes into the bladder, often causing obstruction.

Surgical removal of stones from the ureter through an open incision.

Surgical procedure to reimplant a ureter into the bladder, creating a new connection.

Surgical procedure connecting the ureter directly to the renal pelvis, bypassing a damaged ureteropelvic junction.

Surgical anastomosis between the ureter and renal pelvis to restore urinary continuity.

Thin, flexible instrument used to visualize and treat conditions within the ureter and kidney.

Minimally invasive endoscopic examination and treatment of the ureter and renal pelvis.

Surgical creation of an opening between the ureter and skin surface to allow urine drainage when normal bladder function...

Surgical incision into the ureter, typically to remove obstructions or perform repairs.

Insertion of a flexible tube through the urethra into the bladder for drainage or irrigation.

Gradual stretching of the urethra using progressively larger instruments to treat strictures.

The external opening of the urethra at the tip of the penis or within the vestibule of the vulva.

Surgical technique of carefully dissecting and freeing the urethra from surrounding tissues to enable reconstruction or...

Strip of urethral tissue on the ventral penis that serves as foundation for hypospadias repair techniques.

Complex surgical repair of the urethra using grafts or flaps to restore normal anatomy and function.

Narrowing of the urethra due to scarring or inflammation that impedes urine flow.

Surgical procedure creating an opening between the urethra and skin surface for urinary diversion.

Combined endoscopic examination of the urethra and bladder using a cystoscope.

Surgical reconstruction of the urethra to repair strictures or congenital abnormalities.

Diagnostic tests that measure bladder and urethral function during filling and voiding.

Enlargement of veins within the scrotum, similar to varicose veins, most commonly affecting the left side.

X-ray study using contrast to evaluate bladder and urethra during urination.

Surgical connection of the bladder to the sigmoid colon for urinary diversion, now largely historical.

Surgical creation of an opening from the bladder to the abdominal wall for urinary drainage.