Urology: history, investigations and new developments
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Urology is becoming an increasingly specialist area, with patients ranging from new born babies to the elderly with urinary tract diseases. New techniques ar being introduced to promote faster patient recovery and reduce the time spent in hospital. Bladder reconstructive techniques can now be offered to patients, while urologists are also adapting developments in laparoscopic surgery for urology surgery. Laser surgery is also being used in clinical trials for treating patients with benign prostatic hypertrophy.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 1995
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Treatmentof renal carcinoma
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The health risks associated with renal neoplasms can be reduced through surgical intervention. Patients are often concerned about the loss of a kidney and they should be reassured that life expectancy is not reduced or quality of life impaired by having just one kidney. Around 1,500 people die each year from renal carcinoma, with incidence of the disease peaking in men aged 65-70. Symptoms include loin pain and painless haematuria, with ultrasound and CT scans now increasingly used to aid diagnosis.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 1995
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Operative procedures for benign prostatic hypertrophy
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Benign prostatic hypertrophy, which can cause urinary obstruction, is very common in older men. In a severe form, it can lead to acute urinary retention, and this requires treatment with a urinary catheter. It may be necessary to operate to remove the obstructing prostatic tissue. Most commonly, the surgeon opts for transurethral resection of prostate, although an open prostatectomy may be necessary in some cases.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 1995
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