Sutures and Scalpels -- Electrosurgical Diathermy -- Urinary Catheters -- Urological Endoscopic Equipment -- Local Anesthesia and Nerve Blocks -- Reduction of Torsion of Testis and Fixation -- Simple and Subcapsular Orchidectomies (Orchiectomies) -- Radical Orchidectomy (Orchiectomy) -- Insertion of Testicular Prosthesis (Implant) -- Testicular Biopsy -- Hydrocele Repair in Adults -- Excision of Epididymal Cyst or Spermatocele -- Vasectomy -- Epididymectomy -- Inguinal Orchidopexy (Orchiopexy) -- Varicocelectomy -- Circumcision -- Optical Urethrotomy -- Urethral Dilation -- Injectables -- Transrectal Ultrasound Scan and Biopsy of the Prostate -- Urodynamics -- Flexible Cystoscopy -- Rigid Cystoscopy -- Suprapubic Catheterization -- Cystodiathermy -- Cystodistension (Hydrodistension) -- Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy (ESWL) -- Insertion of Double-J Stent -- Retrograde Pyelography -- Ureteroscopy (Semi-Rigid).

Combining both operative day case urology and diagnostic urology into a practical and comprehensive summary of the most common ‘day case’ urological procedures, The Handbook of Office Urological Procedures is a concise and relevant guide for urological residents, consultants, general practitioners with special interest in urology and nurses, written by leading international experts in the field. This book provides a handy reference guide for all qualified urologists across the world, who find themselves doing more office-based urology work, such as diagnostic testing and minor surgical procedures. With the increased emphasis on this type of practice, outlining common test protocol as well as short-stay surgery, this title offers the latest information and advice of the current climate in urology. Covering a wide spectrum of topics, in a format that charts each case from diagnosis through to suggested out-patient care, this work is ideal as both a learning tool for aspiring urologists, as well as a useful reference guide for experienced practitioners. Key issues which are covered include: - Urodynamics - Cystoscopy (flexible and rigid) - Suprapubic catheterization - Transrectal ultrasound scan and biopsy - Urethral dilation