Cleft palate and lip
A Cleft palate and lip Cleft palate 1. Introduction Cleft palate repair is usually performed in stages, depending on the extent of the defect. For the more severe deformities, the initial…
Transurethral resection of the prostate
L Transurethral resection of the prostate 1. Introduction Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is one of the most commonly performed surgical procedures in men older than 60 years of age….
Scrotal procedures
K Scrotal procedures 1. Introduction Scrotal procedures are considered minor operative procedures and can be performed on an outpatient basis. In adults, most elective scrotal procedures can be performed under local…
Renal transplant
I Renal transplant 1. Introduction Renal transplantation has been performed for nearly a century and is an accepted means of replacing kidney function in patients with end-stage renal disease who are…
Robotic urologic surgery
J Robotic urologic surgery 1. Introduction Robotic-assisted surgery is an emerging technique for management of various urologic procedures such as prostatectomy. One of the commercially available systems is the da Vinci…
Radical prostatectomy
H Radical prostatectomy 1. Introduction Open prostatectomy refers to removal of the prostate with or without the prostatic capsule. Several surgical approaches may be used, including suprapubic, transvesical, retropubic, perineal, and…
Penile procedures
F Penile procedures 1. Introduction Penile procedures are commonly performed for the following three indications: (1) to repair congenital defects such as hypospadias (typically a pediatric procedure), which is usually a…
Laparoscopic urologic surgery
E Laparoscopic urologic surgery 1. Introduction Laparoscopy is the process of inspecting the abdominal cavity through an endoscope. Some examples of surgical procedures that can be done laparoscopically include varicocelectomy, percutaneous…
Laparoscopic nephrectomy
D Laparoscopic nephrectomy 1. Introduction Indications for nephrectomy include calculus, hemorrhage, hydronephrosis, hypertension, neoplasms, transplantation, trauma, chronic infection, and vascular disease. Partial nephrectomy is performed to preserve as much renal function…
