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Circumcision

Surgical excision of the foreskin of the penis. 
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Cystolitholapaxy

Crushing or fragmentation of a calculus in the bladder, by any means and removal of fragments.
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DVIU

Cystourethroscopy with direct vision internal urethrotomy.
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Epididymectomy

Removal of Epididymis.
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ESWL

Fragmenting of kidney stone via extracorpeal shock wave.
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What is a Flexible Cystoscopy?

Cystourethroscopy with flexible endoscope to view inside the bladder.
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HOLAP

Laser vaporization of the prostate.
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Hydrocelectomy

Removal of Hydroceles by excision.
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Hydrodilation of the Bladder

Dilation of bladder for interstitial cystitis via cystourethroscopy.
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Meatotomy

Incisional enlargement of the urethra for stricture or stenosis.
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Orchiectomy

Removal of testis.
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Orchiopexy

Surgical fixation of undescended testis.
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Pediatric Circumcision

Surgical excision of the foreskin of the penis under 28 days old.
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Pediatric Post-Operative Instructions
Pediatric Urethral Meatotomy

Incisional enlargement of the urethra for stricture or stenosis. 
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Penile Prothesis Surgery

Insertion of a multi-component, inflatable penile prosthesis including pump, cylinders and reservoir.
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Post Prothesis Surgery - Operative Instructions
Rezum

Rezum is a procedure in which your doctor uses the natural energy stored in water vapor, or steam to relieve the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH More Information

Spermatocelectomy

Removal of a cyst filled with fluid and spermatozoa, between the body of the testis and the e TABS TITLE Trans-Obturator Sling Surgery TABS TEXT Placement of a support sling under the junction of the urethra and bladder.
Trans-Obturator Sling Surgery TABS TITpididymis.
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Trans-Obturator Sling Surgery

Placement of a support sling under the junction of the urethra and bladder.
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Transurethral Incision of the Prostate (TUIP)

Incision of the capsule of the prostate gland and into the prostate, but not through the prostate to create larger passage for urine.
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Transurethral Resection of a Bladder Neck Contracture (TURBNC)

Cystoscopic excision of tissue in the bladder neck that is obstructing urine flow. 
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Transurethral Resection of Bladder Tumor (TURBT)

Cystoscopic excision of bladder tumor(s).
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Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP)

Transurethral resection and removal of the prostate gland.
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Ureteroscopy

Examination of the urinary system for diagnostic purposes with endoscopes through the urethra, bladder, ureter and renal pelvis.
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Ureteroscopy Laser Lithotripsy

Ureteroscopy with treatment via fragmentation of ureteral calculus. 
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Urethral Meatotomy

Cystourethroscopy with incision to enlarge ureteral opening.
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Ureteral Stents

Cystourethroscopy with insertion of indwelling ureteral catheters (stents).
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Varicocelectomy

Excision of varicocele or ligation of spermatic veins for varicocele.
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