In patients who don't resume normal urination after surgery, a simple ultrasound test can accurately diagnose the common problem of postoperative urinary retention (POUR), reports a new study. In ...
Measurement of a certain protein in urine can increase the ability to detect bladder cancer recurrence, with test results available during the patient's visit, according to a study in the January 18 ...
There are several urodynamic tests a doctor may recommend. You may need multiple tests for a full diagnosis. Urodynamic tests see how well your urinary tract, especially your bladder, urethra, and ...
Medical professionals use CT scans to help diagnose and stage bladder cancer. While CT scans can provide valuable information, they are not perfect and have certain limitations. However, CT scans may ...
There is currently a need for a reliable, noninvasive method for measuring bladder pressure that could be used to assess bladder outflow obstruction in men with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS).
A new survey undertaken by the Harris Poll for Johnson & Johnson has shown how standard forms of surgery and treatment for ...
Urinary bladder paragangliomas (UBPGLs) are rare neuroendocrine tumours, comprising <0.05% of bladder neoplasms. We report a case of a male in his early 30s presenting with persistent lower abdominal ...
Bladder removal surgery, or cystectomy, is the removal of the urinary bladder. After surgery, there may be pain and it can take several weeks to recover. A person will also need to adapt to using a ...