Urology

This chapter on urology describes such operations as circumcision, excision of epididymal cyst, hydrocele repair, suprapubic catheter insertion, operation for testicular torsion, vasectomy, inguinal orchidectomy, transurethral resection of prostate (TURP), transurethral resection of bladder tumour (TURBT), nephrectomy, prostatectomy, pyeloplasty, cystectomy, ileal conduit diversion, penile implant, trans-obturator/transvaginal tape, and cystoplasty. Besides procedures like cystoscopy, percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL), and uretoscopy are described.

Ureteral erosion of a transvaginal tape

The transvaginal tape (TVT) has gained acceptance as an effectivesurgical treatment of female stress incontinence. The popularity ofthis procedure is due to its relatively high success rate, short operativetime and low incidence of complications. However, this procedureis not without potential for complications; the erosion of synthetictape materials into adjacent pelvic structures has been reported. Thisreport represents the first published case of ureteral erosion of TVT.