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A urologist is a medical doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions related to the urinary tract (bladder, ureters, urethra, and kidneys) and male reproductive organs (prostate, testicles, and penis). Here are some of the main categories of medical procedures that a Lower Keys Urology might perform:
Diagnostic procedures:
These are procedures used to diagnose or confirm a condition, such as a bladder scan, cystoscopy, biopsy, and ultrasound.
Medical treatments:
Urologists may prescribe medications, such as antibiotics, to treat conditions like urinary tract infections. They may also provide non-surgical treatments for conditions like an enlarged prostate, such as medications to relax the muscles in the prostate and improve urinary flow.
Minimally invasive procedures:
Minimally invasive procedures are performed using small incisions or through natural body openings and involve the use of specialized instruments. Examples of these procedures include transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP), ureteroscopy, and percutaneous nephrolithotomy.
Surgical procedures:
Urologists may perform surgical procedures to treat conditions like kidney stones, prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and urinary incontinence. Some examples of surgical procedures include radical prostatectomy, nephrectomy, and cystectomy.
Reconstructive procedures:
These procedures are performed to repair or reconstruct the urinary tract or reproductive organs. Examples include urethroplasty, bladder reconstruction, and vasectomy reversal.