Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP), is a minimally invasive surgical treatment method for an enlarged prostate. The procedure uses a laser to remove tissue that is blocking urine flow through the prostate. After removing the prostatic tissues from…

Urinary Tract Infections Definition A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection in any part of your urinary system — your kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. Most infections involve the lower urinary tract — the bladder and the urethra. Women…

Hydrocele Definition A hydrocele is a fluid-filled sac surrounding a testicle that causes swelling in the scrotum. Hydrocele is common in newborns and usually disappears without treatment during the first year of life. Older boys and adult men can develop…

Varicocele A varicocele is an enlargement of the veins within the scrotum (the bag that contains the testes). They are similar to varicose veins of the leg. 10-15% of men display varicoceles in their testicular veins. The veins in question…

Urethral Stricture Urethral stricture is an abnormal narrowing of the urethra. Urethra is the tube that carries urine out of the body from the bladder. Causes Urethral stricture may be caused by swelling or scar tissue from surgery. It can…

Kidney Stones Symptoms and causes A kidney stone may not cause symptoms until it moves around within your kidney or passes into your ureter — the tube connecting the kidney and bladder. At that point, you may experience these signs…

Benign Prostate Hyperplasia/Hypertrophy Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also known as benign prostatic hypertrophy, is a histologic diagnosis characterized by proliferation of the cellular elements of the prostate. Chronic bladder outlet obstruction (BOO) secondary to BPH may lead to urinary retention,…