Study Notes on Urology Surgical Procedures and Terminology

Surgical Procedures in Urology

• Conor Kiumey
  • Placed in the pelvis of the recipient through an abdominal incision.
  • Involves surgical techniques to ensure proper placement and functionality.

Medical Terminology

Azotemia

• Definition: Presence of urea or other nitrogen-containing substances in the blood.
  • Etymology:
  • azot- = nitrogen
  • -emia = condition of the blood

Cystocele

• Definition: Hernia of the urinary bladder.
  • Etymology:
  • cysto- = bladder
  • -cele = hernia or rupture

Diabetic Kidney Disease

• Description: A disorder caused by diabetes mellitus.
  • Effects:
  • Damage to glomeruli
  • Leakage of proteins into the urine
  • Reduction in kidney's ability to remove water and waste

Dysuria

• Definition: Painful urination.
  • Etymology:
  • dys- = difficult or painful
  • -uria = urine

Enuresis

• Definition: Involuntary voiding of urine after the age at which voluntary control has typically been attained.
  • Etymology:
  • en'-u-RE-sis = to void urine

Hydronephrosis

• Definition: Swelling of the kidney due to dilation of the renal pelvis and calyces.
  • Causes:
  • Obststructions in urine flow
  • Could be due to:
    • Congenital abnormalities
    • Narrowing of the ureter
    • Kidney stone
    • Enlarged prostate
  • Etymology:
  • hydro- = water
  • nephro- = kidney
  • -osis = condition

Intravenous Pyelogram (IVP)

• Definition: Radiograph (x-ray) of the kidneys, ureters, and urinary bladder after venous injection of a radiopaque contrast medium.
  • Etymology:
  • intra- = within
  • -veno- = vein
  • pyelo- = renal pelvis
  • -gram = record