Urinary incontinence (UI):
Involuntary loss of urine sufficient to be a problem. There are several types of Ul, but all are characterized by an inability to restrain voiding.
Urinary tract infections (UTIs):
UTIs are caused by bacteria that invade the urinary system and multiply, leading to an infection.
Urodynamic tests:
Diagnostic tests to examine the bladder and urethral sphincter function.
Vesica sling procedure:
is a surgical sling procedure used to stabilize the bladder neck and provide support for the urethra using autologous or synthetic sling material. This procedure treats both hypermobility and ISD.
Varicocelectomy:
The cutting away of a varicocele.
Varicocele embolization:
An outpatient procedure in which the varicocele is closed off (occluded) by means of a balloon catheter (flexible tube with a tiny detachable balloon), steel coil, and/or sclerosing (vessel-hardening) solution.
Vasoepididymostomy
A microsurgical procedure that uses a microscopic camera and very small operative tools to correct obstructions in the genital tract. The procedure requires removal of the blockage in the epididymis (the coiled tube that extends the length of each testis and connects with a larger duct - the vas deferens) and re-attachment of the epididymis to the vas deferens.
Vasovasostomy:
Vasovasostomy is a vasectomy reversal, the re-connection of the severed ends of the vas deferens restoring the flow of sperm through the vas deferens.
Vaportrode:
A type of cautery electrode that vaporizes Prostatic tissue. This creates a larger prostatic channel which makes urination easier.
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