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Common Tests and Procedures Used in

UROLOGY? Urology tests and procedures may be advised if a person has any kind of problem relating to bladder, urethra, ureters, kidneys, and adrenal glands. In men, additionally, disorders may be related to the epididymis, penis, prostate, seminal vesicles, and the testes.

24-Hour Urine Collection Involves lab tests to check kidney function 24-hour urine collection over a full 24-hour period

Cystography Imaging test using X-rays. Helps diagnose problems in the bladder.

Computed Tomography Scan of the Kidney Imaging test uses x-rays and computer technology to make images or slices of the body. Scans bones, muscles, fat, organs, and blood vessels.

Kidney Biopsy Done to examine tissue or cells from the body. A sample is removed with a needle to check for cancer or other abnormal cells.

Kidney Scan Uses specialized radiology procedure. Assesses the function and structure of the kidneys and kidney tissue.

Cryotherapy Done as a treatment for prostate cancer. Freezes cancer cells. Cuts off blood supply to the cells. Argon gases are passed through needles and exchanged with helium gases.

Urine Flow Test Calculates the speed of urine flow Overtime. To check how the bladder and sphincter are working.

Resource

https://www.kauveryhospital.com/blog/k-way-health/what-is-urology/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urology


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