Resources

This information provides a detailed overview of the prostate, conditions such as Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) and Bladder Outlet Obstruction (BOO), and the HoLEP (Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate) procedure.

Information about why Botox is administered including benefits and risks.

Intravesical Chemotherapy is a treatment given into the bladder. It contains a drug that destroys abnormal and possible cancerous cells. It is described as a cytotoxic drug and its name is Mitomycin-C.

Laparoscopic Nephrectomy is a minimal invasive procedure or ‘key-hole surgery’ to remove a kidney which was traditionally done by the ‘open’ method.

Information on before, during and after a laparoscopic partial removal of the kidney.

Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy is a minimal invasive procedure or ‘key-hole surgery’ to remove an adrenal gland which was traditionally done by the ‘open’ method.

Extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (ESWL) is the application of special sound waves (shockwaves) which are directed through the skin and on to urinary tract stones.

This information is for men who are troubled by lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). Lower urinary tract symptoms describe the problems that are related to the working of the bladder (which holds urine) and the urethra (the tube from the bladder to outside) through which urine passes when we urinate.

Men experience a variety of problems with their urinary system, leading to unwanted leakage of urine. Pelvic floor exercises have been shown to be effective following surgery on the prostate and when men experience a dribble after passing water.