Urology

Twenty-four hour urine collection is performed by collecting a person's urine in a special container over a 24-hour period. The results of a 24- hour urine collection may provide information to help your physician make or confirm a diagnosis.

Detailed information on antegrade pyelogram, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, after care, and an anatomical illustration of the urinary tract

Circumcision is the surgical removal of the foreskin that covers the tip of the penis.

Detailed information on computed tomography (CT or CAT scan) of the kidney, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, after care, and an anatomical illustration of the kidney

A cystography is a procedure that uses a combination of contrast dyes and X-rays to find the source of problems in, or assess injuries to the bladder.

Detailed information on cystometry, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, after care, and an anatomical illustration of the urinary tract

An intravenous pyelogram is a procedure that uses a combination of contrast dyes and X-rays to look for obstructions in the blood flow of the kidneys or poor kidney function.

A kidney biopsy is a procedure in which tissue samples are removed with a special needle to determine if cancer or other abnormal cells are present, or to determine how well the kidney is working.

Detailed information on kidney scan, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, after care, and an anatomical illustration of the kidney

A kidney transplant is a surgical procedure performed to replace a diseased kidney with a healthy kidney from another person.

Detailed information on kidney ultrasound, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, after care, and an anatomical illustration of the kidney

A KUB x-ray may be the first diagnostic procedure used to assess the urinary system; to find the cause of abdominal pain, such as masses, perforations, or obstruction; or to evaluate the urinary tract before other diagnostic procedures are performed.

Detailed information on lithotripsy, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, after care, an anatomical illustration of the kidney, and an illustration of lithotripsy