Urology and Anesthesia Procedures

The instruments used in urology procedures that allow visual examination of the urinary tract.

Rigid urologic endoscopes are designed for visualizing and treating problems in the urinary tract and are constructed with rigid, non-bendable tubes.

The part of the endoscope that transmits light into the body cavity to illuminate the area being examined.

The lens system that magnifies and focuses the image of the body cavity being examined.

The channel that allows instruments to be inserted into the body cavity for diagnosis and treatment.

A medical procedure used to insert a catheter into the ureters, the tubes that connect the kidneys to the bladder.

To use cystoscopy to treat abnormalities in the bladder or urinary tract.

Cystoscopy is used to examine the area after a surgical procedure or endoscopic examination to check for complications or healing progress.

A narrow, flexible tube with a camera and light, used to visualize the bladder and urethra.

Inserting a cystoscope to view the inside of the bladder, urethra, and sometimes ureters.

The presence of blood in the urine.

Inflammation of the bladder, often causing frequent urination, pain, and urgency.

The involuntary leakage of urine.

The inability to empty the bladder completely.

Hardened mineral deposits that form in the urinary tract.

A medical procedure using high-frequency electrical current to destroy a tumor or abnormal tissue.

An incision made into the bladder neck for examination under direct visualization.

A procedure that involves sealing off a hemangioma (a benign blood vessel tumor) using heat or electricity to stop bleeding.

A general procedure to remove an object that has lodged in the body.

A procedure that uses heat or electricity to seal off blood vessels.

A type of medication applied directly to the urethra or urethral meatus to numb the area.

The tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body.

The opening at the end of the urethra.

Preparing the skin for a procedure, usually with cleaning and sterilization.

Inserting a catheter into the urethra to drain urine.

Special stockings that help prevent blood clots in the legs.

A smooth, typically metal, rod inserted into a sheath to protect the urethra during insertion.

The process of preparing the patient's skin for surgery by cleaning and disinfecting the area.

The obturator is inserted into the sheath before it is passed into the urethra.

Anesthesia is administered before the skin preparation to ensure the patient is comfortable and relaxed.

It prevents the sheath from contacting and potentially damaging the urethral lining.

Once the sheath is in place, the obturator is removed, leaving a clear path for the instrument to pass through.

This type of anesthesia is given directly into the spinal fluid, completely numbing the lower half of the body.

This type of anesthesia puts the patient into a deep sleep, making them unconscious during surgery.

The use of the obturator minimizes the risk of trauma to the urethra during cystoscopy.

The presence of blood in the urine.

Inflammation of the bladder, often causing frequent urination, pain, and urgency.

A medical procedure using high-frequency electrical current to destroy a tumor or abnormal tissue.

A procedure that uses heat or electricity to seal off blood vessels.

The position where the patient lies with their legs raised and supported in stirrups, used for gynecological or urological examinations.

A specialized table designed for cystoscopy procedures. It has padded supports for the knees to hold the patient in lithotomy position.

The tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body.

The opening at the end of the urethra, where urine exits the body.

A visual examination of the bladder may be done to evaluate the presence of blood in the urine, which could be caused by a variety of conditions.

Cystoscopy can help to identify and remove obstructions within the urinary tract.

Cystoscopy allows for a biopsy of suspicious tissue within the bladder, aiding in the diagnosis of bladder cancer.

Cystoscopy can be used to treat certain bladder conditions, such as removing polyps or destroying tumors.